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S160 UBA

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

235,382 mi
Last recorded235,382 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 UBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 235,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 231,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 226,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 226,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 223,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 221,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 219,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 212,589 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 212,587 miles

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 206,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 206,882 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill at centre door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 206,882 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill at centre door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 205,132 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Body floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 199,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 187,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 186,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 179,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 172,851 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 165,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 158,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 147,649 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 132,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 112,433 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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S160 UBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S160 UBA, 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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S160 UBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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