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N232 OYW

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

235,381 mi
Last recorded235,381 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 OYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 235,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 235,381 miles

Horn not working advised issue previous mot test (7.7 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 235,327 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly damaged/aged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

horn on occasion stopped working only for a few seconds

reverse light is not working

Pass 8 Jul 2021 228,364 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 228,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 220,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 215,177 miles

engine coolant leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 215,118 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 206,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 205,891 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 205,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 205,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 203,901 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 203,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 200,697 miles

Corrosion through to hole N/S front inner sill not within prescribed area

Emissions to clean to register a reading

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front inner Track-rod arm ball joints

Slight play in steering column top bearing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 200,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion through to hole N/S front inner sill not within prescribed area

Emissions to clean to register a reading

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front inner Track-rod arm ball joints

Slight play in steering column top bearing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 194,184 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 194,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 192,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 192,092 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 190,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 186,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 183,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 181,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 176,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 176,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N232 OYW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N232 OYW, 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 N232 OYW registered?

N232 OYW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N232 OYW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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