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S40 NCM

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,493 mi
Last recorded109,493 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 NCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 109,493 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 100,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,546 miles

Offside Front worn on the inner side

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,870 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,874 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,705 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,143 miles

front disc and pads worn

small hole in rear box

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,329 miles

Front brake hoses are very close to wheels on full lock

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,371 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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S40 NCM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S40 NCM, 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 S40 NCM?

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What year was S40 NCM registered?

S40 NCM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is S40 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 NCM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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