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N218 CDP

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

242,659 mi
Last recorded242,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 CDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 242,659 miles

Emissions will not pass CAT test but data for this model not in data book.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 242,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Emissions will not pass CAT test but data for this model not in data book.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 241,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 241,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 241,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 241,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 240,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 239,281 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 239,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 236,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 236,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 229,694 miles

engine oil leak.rear exhaust pipe holed and blowing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 224,628 miles

NS&OS front tyre worn on inner edge.

NSF tyre splitting around outer bead.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight coolant leak in engine bay.

Pass 4 May 2011 221,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 221,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 218,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 218,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 213,549 miles

NSF wiper blade split at end.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 213,549 miles

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

NSF wiper blade split at end.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 207,249 miles

Centre row ns seat is a temporary fold away type. NO seat belt is required or fitted.

NS rear service & parking brake slightly retarded in operation.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 207,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre row ns seat is a temporary fold away type. NO seat belt is required or fitted.

NS rear service & parking brake slightly retarded in operation.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N218 CDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N218 CDP, 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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What year was N218 CDP registered?

N218 CDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N218 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 CDP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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