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R149 NGC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

232,594 mi
Last recorded232,594 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 232,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front inner arch section (front side) but not within 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside inner and outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front inner and outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint nearside front (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside front centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 226,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 219,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 219,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 217,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 217,764 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 211,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 211,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 200,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 200,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2012 197,011 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in walls

nearside front tyre inner wall worn/perished

offside front tyre has cut in wall

Fail 13 Jan 2012 196,949 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 184,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2011 183,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 171,682 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 171,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre badley perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 153,177 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damage sidewall cords not exposed

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,353 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 143,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 142,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

heat sheild lose around down pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2006 132,286 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 132,286 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R149 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R149 NGC, 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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R149 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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