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S744 NGN

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

248,845 mi
Last recorded248,845 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 248,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 247,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 245,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 241,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 237,384 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 234,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 230,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 227,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 223,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 220,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 215,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 210,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 204,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 199,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 199,645 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 192,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 179,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 172,834 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 168,753 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 162,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 162,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 152,136 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 137,345 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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S744 NGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S744 NGN, 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 S744 NGN registered?

S744 NGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S744 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 NGN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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