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P934 SHV

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,148 mi
Last recorded176,148 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 SHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 176,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 176,074 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 172,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 171,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 167,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 167,438 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 163,240 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 163,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 163,107 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 156,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,813 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 149,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 142,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 142,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 132,845 miles

rear brakes requires attention

Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,252 miles

Both front bodysills starting to corrode.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S door mirror glass held with 'Putty'.

N/S/F central locking not working.

N/S/R bodysill slightly damaged.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Signs of oil around engine & gearbox.

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Small crack in front number plate.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 127,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front bodysills starting to corrode.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S door mirror glass held with 'Putty'.

N/S/F central locking not working.

N/S/R bodysill slightly damaged.

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

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Signs of oil around engine & gearbox.

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Small crack in front number plate.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,773 miles

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S door mirror glass held with plastic/putty.

N/S/R body sill slightly damaged.

Oil around engine sump - Possible from sump plug.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small crack in front number plate.

Suspect N/S/F central locking n/w.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,773 miles

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

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

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

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S door mirror glass held with plastic/putty.

N/S/R body sill slightly damaged.

Oil around engine sump - Possible from sump plug.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Small crack in front number plate.

Suspect N/S/F central locking n/w.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,534 miles

Exhaust emissions very close to limits.

N/S body sill slightly dammaged.

N/S door mirror glass held with plastic/putty.

Oil weep from engine - suspect engine sump plug.

Rear foot brake performance slightly weak.

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Small crack in front number plate & rear number plate slightly worn.

Suspect handbrake return spring missing.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,962 miles

Crack in front number plate.

Exhaust emissions just within limits due to fluctuations.

N/S body sill slightly dammaged.

N/S door mirror glass held with plastic/putty.

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

Small crack in N/S/F indicator lens.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 90% worn - Recommend replaced.

Suspect handbrake return spring missing.

Suspect various exhaust mountings missing.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,889 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall severely perished

Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,889 miles

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

offside rear outer tyre wall severely perished

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,097 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls(205/65x15).

Rear foot brakes weak.

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

Suspect front exhaust mounting missing.

Suspect key not working in tailgate lock.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,704 miles

Both rear foot brake performances on absolute legal limit for M.O.T.

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

Slight play in both N/S & O/S front A/R/B link arm bushes.

Suspect front exhaust mounting rubber missing.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,201 miles

Both rear tyres worn in sidewalls (205/65x15).

Center exhaust corroded & blowing (tempory repair made).

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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P934 SHV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol 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 P934 SHV, 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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P934 SHV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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