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S551 CFC

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

325,026 mi
Last recorded325,026 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 325,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 323,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 320,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 317,792 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 317,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 314,941 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 314,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 313,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 306,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 299,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 294,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 287,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 280,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 276,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 267,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 267,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 251,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 235,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 224,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 205,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 185,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 185,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S551 CFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S551 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 S551 CFC registered?

S551 CFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S551 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 CFC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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