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Q203HFR

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ203HFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 142,246 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 134,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 134,786 miles

Nearside 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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Q203HFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Q203HFR, 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 Q203HFR registered?

Q203HFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is Q203HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q203HFR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q203HFR have outstanding finance?

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