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N173 LMR

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

210,632 mi
Last recorded210,632 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 LMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 210,632 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in wheel arch

temp repair on exhaust bracket.Exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 210,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front corrosion in wheel arch

temp repair on exhaust bracket.Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 207,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system tied up with rope (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 207,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system tied up with rope (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 202,535 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 202,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 201,431 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 201,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 198,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 198,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working every time lights turned on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 193,150 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak under engine ()

all under body wax oiled restring full examination

Pass 23 Dec 2016 190,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 185,177 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 185,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 181,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 179,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 175,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 170,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

crack in front number plate

Pass 2 Aug 2011 170,622 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 164,039 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f chassis/inner wing pannel rusted through (outside perscribed area)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

steering slightly heavy(vehicle lowered)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 164,039 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f chassis/inner wing pannel rusted through (outside perscribed area)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

steering slightly heavy(vehicle lowered)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 159,363 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 159,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 150,736 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 150,736 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aux belt perished

Pass 5 Nov 2007 141,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 141,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 133,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 133,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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N173 LMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N173 LMR, 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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N173 LMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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