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N159 PGG

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

195,269 mi
Last recorded195,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 PGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 195,269 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 195,265 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Red cable underbonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Boot floor red power cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured Position lamps (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear cross member/ bumper bar excessively corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 194,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 194,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 191,347 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 191,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 189,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 189,825 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Curtains in sweep of wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 187,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 184,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Mar 2016 184,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 181,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of vehical undersealed covering components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 181,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of vehical undersealed covering components

Pass 24 Oct 2009 322,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 322,140 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake cables loose

nearside seat belt anchor shroud broken

oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2008 308,209 miles

Only Fitted With 6 Seats At Time Of Test

Play At Both Steering Rack Ends

Rear Bumper Insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2008 308,201 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play At Both Steering Rack Ends

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 May 2007 298,540 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 298,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 294,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 294,804 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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N159 PGG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N159 PGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N159 PGG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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