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P96 XUF

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 XUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

front tyres perishing on side walls 195/70/15

many parts of structure corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of suspension corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 137,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

front tyres perishing on side walls 195/70/15

many parts of structure corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of suspension corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,676 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted or covered in grease etc

some parts of non structure corroded badly

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,775 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear x member bumper support panel not effecting rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear all rear seat removed unable to check any rear belts

Fail 14 Mar 2023 129,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Central pipe from join to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear x member bumper support panel not effecting rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear all rear seat removed unable to check any rear belts

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,361 miles

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

oil leaks etc

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 120,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure three mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 110,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats permantly removed ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

nsr seat belt will not go back (seats permently removed)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats permantly removed ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

nsr seat belt will not go back (seats permently removed)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 81,155 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill has a hole in passenger door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill has a hole in passenger door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of rear inner valance .

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of rear inner valance .

Pass 9 May 2013 70,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of centre exhaust mount .

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2011 60,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of front brake discs (very badly worn).

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,976 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside door mirror and offside front wing slight damage

rear brake performance slightly low

rear shock absorbers covers slight damage

spare wheel/ tyre missing

wheel arches, outer sills and doorsteps starting to rust

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,883 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front bumper and front wings slight damage

front exhaust repaired

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear foot brake performances slightly low

rear wiper blade rubber worn

wheel arches, doorsteps and outer sills starting to rust

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 46,616 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,526 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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P96 XUF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P96 XUF, 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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P96 XUF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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