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GAZ 6564

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 6564
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,860 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 122,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,992 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking injector leak of pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 108,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,437 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 105,420 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,864 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 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,106 miles

NSR tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,120 miles

NSR tyre showing signs of deterioation in tread.

Noisy engine lifter noted at idle speed

Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,116 miles

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

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

NSR tyre showing signs of deterioation in tread.

Noisy engine lifter noted at idle speed

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,692 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO LOOSE STRUTURE AND LIFTING SEVERAL TREADS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

both upper ball joints have lift

coolant level on min

front fleixi's perrished, n/s/f worse

front inner and outer roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r tyre starting to distort

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,307 miles

advise new wiper blades

minor play in both steering arm knucle joints

minor play in inner roll bushes

minor play in upper ball joints

no rear seats fitted on time of test

no spare wheel fitted to vehicle

no. 3&4 injector spill hose weaping

o/s/r tyre tread starting to distort

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,030 miles

advise x2 wiper blades

n/s/f brake hose perrishing

n/s/f upper and lower ball joints have lift

o/s/f upper ball joint has lift

rear tyre tread starting to pick up

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,980 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,841 miles

advise nearside mirror cracked but not obscur5ing view

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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GAZ 6564 is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GAZ 6564, 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 GAZ 6564 registered?

GAZ 6564 is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is GAZ 6564 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 6564 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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