MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
330,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mtgs splitting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mtgs splitting
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
offside rear 195/70R15C tyre perishing
advise front exhaust hanger corroded and weakened
advise slight binding n/s/r brake drum
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
advise front exhaust hanger corroded and weakened
advise slight binding n/s/r brake drum
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise front number plate cracked
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise front number plate cracked
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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N213 YMO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N213 YMO, 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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N213 YMO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1996.
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