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P165 YUD

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,813 mi
Last recorded163,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 YUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2012 163,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills corroded not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2011 161,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 156,094 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 122,546 miles

both rear brake pipes & both front small brake pipes corroding

brake discs wearing alround & possible brake pads low alround

breather pipe split on engine

leak on exhaust joints

nearside front tyre scrubed on outer wall & both front tyres on 2m approx

nearside rear seats not fitted childseat in offside rear

slight play in steering rack

wear on shocker bushs

Pass 3 Oct 2005 108,701 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal slightly spongey

front and rear number plates discolouring

nearside front tyre scrubed on outer wall

oil leak

steering rack damp

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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P165 YUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 YUD, 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 P165 YUD registered?

P165 YUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P165 YUD safe to buy?

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