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N213 YMO

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

330,151 mi
Last recorded330,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 330,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 330,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 321,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 318,406 miles

advise front exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

advise slight binding n/s/r brake drum

Fail 5 Aug 2013 318,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 315,507 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 315,506 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 306,962 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 306,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 298,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 298,767 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 289,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2009 288,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 277,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 259,097 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 259,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 245,577 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 245,553 miles

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?

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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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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