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P878 PNV

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,012 mi
Last recorded221,012 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 221,012 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 220,996 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected And including Tow Bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected X3 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Behind the wheel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 217,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 217,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 211,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 202,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 198,401 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 198,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 193,176 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 193,167 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil level at minimum

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 187,764 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 187,764 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 182,611 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 177,064 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 177,064 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 171,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 170,943 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 168,591 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 168,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 165,553 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 160,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 155,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 146,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 142,133 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 142,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 137,518 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 137,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 131,891 miles

Centre row seats removed

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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P878 PNV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P878 PNV, 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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P878 PNV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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