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HSV 982

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,497 mi
Last recorded204,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 982
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 204,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 203,979 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 203,853 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2024 203,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 29 Aug 2023 203,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 188,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 176,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 167,964 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracked due to age

Fail 27 Jun 2014 167,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

both rear tyres cracked due to age

one bolt missing from offside drive shaft flange joint

Fail 7 May 2014 167,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on Inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 166,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Only one passenger seat and seat belt fitted

gas tank corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 166,875 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Only one passenger seat and seat belt fitted

gas tank corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 155,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 146,051 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 145,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

brake warning light flashing

o/s side light dim

Pass 4 Dec 2006 134,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 134,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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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HSV 982 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 147,556 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 HSV 982, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HSV 982 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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