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P919 YBV

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,339 mi
Last recorded135,339 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 YBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both front c.v gaiters damp

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to offside front outer sill and wheel arch, nearside front inner sill and both front lower inner arch areas.

drivers seat poor condition

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded and has slight leak from centre to rear joint.

fuel filler flap corroding

fuel filter corroding

nearside front tyre (outer) tread worn

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front (lower) suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear tyre getting low and has slightly uneven tread

oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

parking brake return spring broken (insecure).

rear brake discs poor condition (corroded/worn).

Fail 9 Aug 2013 135,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both front c.v gaiters damp

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to offside front outer sill and wheel arch, nearside front inner sill and both front lower inner arch areas.

drivers seat poor condition

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded and has slight leak from centre to rear joint.

fuel filler flap corroding

fuel filter corroding

nearside front tyre (outer) tread worn

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front (lower) suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear tyre getting low and has slightly uneven tread

oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

parking brake return spring broken (insecure).

rear brake discs poor condition (corroded/worn).

Pass 19 Jul 2012 129,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 129,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 125,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 119,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 119,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 111,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 111,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,503 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jan 2007 98,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 98,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P919 YBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P919 YBV, 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 P919 YBV registered?

P919 YBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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