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P809 JND

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

198,404 mi
Last recorded198,404 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 JND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 198,404 miles

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

Offside Rear OSR slight bind

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

Fail 30 May 2024 198,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear OSR slight bind

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

Pass 23 May 2023 191,272 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 191,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 183,173 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 183,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 175,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 175,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 170,626 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 170,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 164,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 158,269 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 158,269 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 153,391 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 147,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Underside corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 147,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Underside corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 204,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undrside slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 202,720 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 195,681 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED PATTERN POOR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR COIL SPRINGS IN POOR CONDITION

TOW BAR POWER PLUG NOT BOLTED ON

Fail 25 Mar 2010 195,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED PATTERN POOR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR COIL SPRINGS IN POOR CONDITION

TOW BAR POWER PLUG NOT BOLTED ON

Pass 7 Mar 2009 187,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR FOG LIGHT SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENS

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE END OF STEERING RACK

TEMPORY REPAIR TO EXHOUST SYSTEM

Fail 6 Mar 2009 187,330 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR FOG LIGHT SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENS

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE END OF STEERING RACK

TEMPORY REPAIR TO EXHOUST SYSTEM

Pass 3 Mar 2008 178,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 169,418 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 160,839 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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P809 JND is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P809 JND, 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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P809 JND is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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