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CGB 1K

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,954 mi
Last recorded224,954 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGB 1K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 224,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 221,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 217,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 213,759 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 213,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 210,789 miles

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

vehicle is corroded in several places not excessive or in prescribed areas

Fail 6 Dec 2022 210,696 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight smoke from engine

vehicle is corroded in several places not excessive or in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Dec 2021 203,777 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 196,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 192,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 187,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 182,145 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 182,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2016

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 173,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as a slight bulge on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre as small splits on inner sidewall

oil leak

vehicle is corroded in places but not excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2014 167,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 166,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

emisions n ot checked

Pass 11 Dec 2013 160,420 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front box sections are corroded but not excessive

o/s and n/s outer front c v boots slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake disc corroded

vehicle is corroded in several unprescribed areas

Fail 4 Dec 2013 160,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front box sections are corroded but not excessive

o/s and n/s outer front c v boots slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake disc corroded

vehicle is corroded in several unprescribed areas

Pass 22 Nov 2012 154,918 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs pitted

vehicle is corroded in several places but not considered excessive or in prescribed area

Fail 6 Nov 2012 154,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front bumper support bar excessively corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhausty box deteriorating

vehicle is corroded in several places but not excessive or in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2011 150,414 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 150,351 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 144,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

front bumper support bar corroding

rear footbrake readings slightly low

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 137,126 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,128 miles

small crack in o/s rear coil spring

Fail 24 Nov 2008 130,055 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

small crack in o/s rear coil spring

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,397 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 121,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 114,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 114,178 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 104,371 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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CGB 1K is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CGB 1K, 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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CGB 1K is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 June 1997.

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