1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · N213 YMO
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 330,151 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 330,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N213 YMO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2015
- 330,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N213 YMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (N213 YMO) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
N213 YMO Mileage History
- 03/03/2006245,553 mi
- 16/03/2006245,577 mi+24 mi
- 12/03/2007259,087 mi+13,510 mi
- 14/03/2007259,097 mi+10 mi
- 11/07/2008277,449 mi+18,352 mi
- 11/07/2009288,948 mi+11,499 mi
- 14/07/2009289,020 mi+72 mi
- 01/10/2010298,767 mi+9,747 mi
- 07/10/2010298,798 mi+31 mi
- 22/06/2011306,962 mi+8,164 mi
- 22/06/2011306,962 mi
- 30/07/2012315,506 mi+8,544 mi
- 31/07/2012315,507 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2013318,406 mi+2,899 mi
- 07/08/2013318,406 mi
- 30/06/2014321,010 mi+2,604 mi
- 25/06/2015330,090 mi+9,080 mi
- 30/06/2015330,151 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 9,072 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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