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S259 TJN

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 TJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 124,709 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,235 miles

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front section mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 2 Feb 2024 121,665 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,464 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,421 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,092 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,962 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,496 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 87,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,862 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 56,940 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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S259 TJN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S259 TJN, 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 S259 TJN?

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What year was S259 TJN registered?

S259 TJN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S259 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 TJN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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