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P808 YFG

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,780 mi
Last recorded215,780 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 YFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 215,780 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 215,769 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 211,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 205,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 201,505 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 201,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 194,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 187,941 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 187,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 176,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 167,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 152,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 152,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 134,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 119,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 107,043 miles

rear number plate discoloured

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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P808 YFG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P808 YFG, 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 P808 YFG registered?

P808 YFG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P808 YFG safe to buy?

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