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R102 TJH

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2730cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,138 mi
Last recorded160,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 TJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,730cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 160,138 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 158,430 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 158,347 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 157,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake adjustment required

Pass 12 Feb 2022 155,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 148,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 147,611 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

O/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/F Flexible brake hose deteriorated.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,059 miles

Both front outer sills corroded.

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Load sensing valve partially siezed.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 145,583 miles

Both outer sills coroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 145,562 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both outer sills coroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Cross member coroded.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Wipers split.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,665 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,273 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,927 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2012 140,926 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 138,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,941 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engin lower stabilizer rubber split

n/s/f mirro cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2010 136,868 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

lower rear engin stablizer rubber split

n/s/f mirro cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2009 129,643 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 129,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 121,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,108 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE:- CRACK IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 14 Dec 2006 115,102 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE:- CRACK IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 21 Dec 2005 106,620 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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R102 TJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R102 TJH, 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.

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R102 TJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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