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YIL 9129

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

269,035 mi
Last recorded269,035 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 9129
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 269,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 267,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 267,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 263,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 263,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 257,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 246,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 246,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 240,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 237,414 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 237,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 217,231 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise heavy corrosion on n/s outer sill/ wheel arches

advise heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill / wheel arches

Pass 16 Jul 2018 212,179 miles

advise heavy corrosion on n/s outer sill

advise heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 14 Jul 2018 212,179 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise heavy corrosion on n/s outer sill

advise heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 25 Jul 2017 206,001 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 200,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 185,466 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 166,997 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 166,997 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 125,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 125,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,964 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,479 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 87,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt recoil weak

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Jul 2008 87,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt recoil weak

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt recoil slightly weak/slow

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,250 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt recoil slightly weak/slow

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 66,019 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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YIL 9129 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 YIL 9129, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YIL 9129 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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