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P5 WOB

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,031 mi
Last recorded208,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 WOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 208,031 miles

Exhaust Corroding.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 206,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 203,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TYRE LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TYRE LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 200,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 195,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 190,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 185,119 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 180,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner sill fuel tank corroded and holed

Fail 14 Jun 2018 180,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front .....n/s/f increases quicker than the o/s/f brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild insecure (centre)

inner sill fuel tank corroded and holed

Pass 8 Jun 2017 173,031 miles

Rear exhaust baffles lose

Pass 13 Jun 2016 167,495 miles

damage to screen outside swept area

Pass 11 Jun 2015 161,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount missing centre mount broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 155,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 155,933 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,549 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 146,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 142,579 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 134,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 118,228 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 118,228 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 93,774 miles

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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P5 WOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 P5 WOB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 WOB registered?

P5 WOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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