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N223 YMO

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

228,691 mi
Last recorded228,691 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 228,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 338,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 337,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 336,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 328,801 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s cv gaitor insecure on driveshaft

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2011 328,531 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s cv gaitor insecure on driveshaft

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 319,509 miles

advisorys on previous test 513959540238

both repairs covered in filler

Fail 6 Sep 2010 319,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear registration plate slightly deteriarated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 310,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 298,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre + wearing on edges

play in n/s inner track rod joint + up and down movement in track rod end

slightly lower readings on rear service brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2007 287,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 287,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 275,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 273,618 miles

slight grase over near side front c.v boot but no split found

slight play both front steering arms

small stone chip in windscreen

still wheel fiited to near side front

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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N223 YMO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N223 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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What year was N223 YMO registered?

N223 YMO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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