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S137 VAX

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

207,417 mi
Last recorded207,417 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 207,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 206,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 206,609 miles

WHOLE FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND SIDE PANELS CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2022 206,383 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 206,375 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 204,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 204,610 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 200,390 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring is significantly different from offside in dimension and design

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 200,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring is significantly different from offside in dimension and design

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 193,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 186,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 182,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking to treaded area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 182,863 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking to treaded area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 175,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 170,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

non standard road wheels fitted

non standard suspension components fitted

slight fuel leak from injector pump

Pass 25 Apr 2013 164,540 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 164,532 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 158,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non standard suspension components fitted

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

slight lift in the nearside and offside front upper suspension ball joints

this vehicle has little or no suspension,the front suspension arms are sitting on the bump stops.And it would be difficult to describe the rear 'springs' as springs

Fail 20 Apr 2012 158,199 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non standard suspension components fitted

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

slight lift in the nearside and offside front upper suspension ball joints

this vehicle has little or no suspension,the front suspension arms are sitting on the bump stops.And it would be difficult to describe the rear 'springs' as springs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 149,775 miles

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

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

slight play offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 16 Feb 2010 142,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 142,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 124,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 124,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 119,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 112,984 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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S137 VAX is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S137 VAX, 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.

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S137 VAX is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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