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S417 RYB

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,547 mi
Last recorded122,547 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,547 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 122,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 113,792 miles

Fail 1 May 2007 113,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S417 RYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S417 RYB, 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 S417 RYB?

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What year was S417 RYB registered?

S417 RYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S417 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 RYB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S417 RYB have outstanding finance?

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