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N182 YHP

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,860 mi
Last recorded187,860 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 YHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 187,860 miles

Corrosion on front & Rear suspension components

Nearside front tyre tread perished

Offside outer cv gaitor heavily perished & slight leak

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2020 185,861 miles

Inner rack knuckles worn & slight play

Oil leaks engine area

Slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Oct 2020 185,855 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to towing eye as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 184,521 miles

front brake discs corrosion on edges

front brake pads low

minor oil leak engine area

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front outer cv gaiter perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread nearing wear bars

offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2018 181,085 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 17 Sep 2018 181,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,699 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 178,694 miles

N/S/R tyre on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 175,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 175,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

collant cap missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 169,635 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 169,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

tow bar wiring slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,654 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2012 164,604 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Exhaust preventing operation of Load sensing valve

Pass 14 Jun 2011 160,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 154,443 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

both front tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 147,552 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in off side front tyre

slight bulge in off side front brake hose

slight movement in off side front inner rack joint

slight surface corrosion to from brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2007 133,242 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance slightly high

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Fail 6 Nov 2007 133,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance slightly high

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 4 Nov 2006 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 117,416 miles

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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N182 YHP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N182 YHP, 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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N182 YHP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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