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S273 JDM

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,953 mi
Last recorded51,953 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 JDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 51,597 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,946 miles

slight cut in lower ball joint gaitor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,427 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,407 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 22,407 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S273 JDM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S273 JDM, 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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What year was S273 JDM registered?

S273 JDM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S273 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S273 JDM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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