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P98 MWE

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

207,868 mi
Last recorded207,868 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 207,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front offside inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 204,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 202,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 199,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 195,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 192,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 187,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 180,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 170,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 161,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 153,887 miles

Slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 1 Mar 2014 146,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 138,754 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 138,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 131,538 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 123,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,125 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 103,996 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,183 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 97,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,214 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 89,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,967 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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P98 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P98 MWE, 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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What year was P98 MWE registered?

P98 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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