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P799 MVV

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,871 mi
Last recorded197,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 197,871 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front WASHER BOTTLE SLIGHTLY LEAKING,WASHERS WORKING OK.

Nearside Front Outer SIIL CORRODED.

Offside Front Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Rear BOOT LID CAN NOT BE OPEN FROM OUTSIDE BUT IS SECURED AS IT CLOSED.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 197,871 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 197,871 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 197,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 197,871 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM ACROSS TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 197,871 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM ACROSS TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 197,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5 MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 197,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5 MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 197,871 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Aug 2015 197,871 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front seatbelt twisted,but in good working order

parking brake light inop

Fail 6 Aug 2015 197,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

offside front seatbelt twisted,but in good working order

parking brake light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,183 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,999 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,355 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,466 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

slight fluxuation front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,777 miles

serface rust on front hubs

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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P799 MVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 P799 MVV, 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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What year was P799 MVV registered?

P799 MVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P799 MVV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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