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2 JRM

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,688 mi
Last recorded151,688 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 151,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 148,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 147,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 147,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 145,200 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,362 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 144,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 141,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 140,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 140,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 134,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,119 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 129,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 126,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 122,923 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes and rear flexi ferrules.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 122,894 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Corrosion to rear flexi ferrules.

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 118,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 97,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 97,767 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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2 JRM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 2 JRM, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2 JRM?

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What year was 2 JRM registered?

2 JRM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is 2 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 JRM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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