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C7 VRG

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,432 mi
Last recorded61,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 61,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,461 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 58,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,548 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,704 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 37,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,503 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 28,782 miles

O/S/F Outer rim protector has a cut.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,782 miles

O/S/F Outer rim protector has a cut.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C7 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 VRG, 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

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What year was C7 VRG registered?

C7 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is C7 VRG safe to buy?

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