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PIW 8824

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

181,337 mi
Last recorded181,337 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 8824
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 181,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 172,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 162,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 155,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 152,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 151,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 139,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 135,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 130,677 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 123,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,290 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 113,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 100,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,097 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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PIW 8824 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 PIW 8824, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PIW 8824?

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What year was PIW 8824 registered?

PIW 8824 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is PIW 8824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 8824 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PIW 8824 have outstanding finance?

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