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P790 GPH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,024 mi
Last recorded162,024 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 GPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 162,024 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 160,311 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 152,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No Front Foglight Tell-tale.

Offside Front Inner rack end (tie rod) has slight play in shaft/ball

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on spoiler. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 152,906 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Both Front Lower ball joints incorrectly fitted. (wrong ball joints fitted.) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No Front Foglight Tell-tale.

Offside Front Inner rack end (tie rod) has slight play in shaft/ball

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on spoiler. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,503 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exposed hole in floor - a plate has been removed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake return spring bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in both front steering arms

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 145,502 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exposed hole in floor - a plate has been removed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake return spring bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in both front steering arms

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,638 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 28 Jul 2017 142,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,617 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 137,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 137,570 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 137,567 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 133,043 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 118,856 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 118,471 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P790 GPH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 P790 GPH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P790 GPH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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