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S544 CFC

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 106,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 104,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 102,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 100,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,742 miles

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

Nearside Front cross member corrdded

Nearside second row seat not fitted at time of re test

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

Offside Front crossmember detatched

Fail 7 Mar 2020 99,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged second row seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front cross member corrdded

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

Offside Front crossmember detatched

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 97,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 94,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode not enough to fail

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

both rear brakes binding not enough to fail

o/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing splitting does not affect belt operation

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,201 miles

rear brake disc surfaces corroded not enough to fail

rear brakes binding slightly not enough to fail

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,477 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 67,075 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S544 CFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S544 CFC, 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 S544 CFC registered?

S544 CFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S544 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 CFC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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