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R103 NDP

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,321 mi
Last recorded186,321 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 NDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 186,321 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 186,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 170,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play steering rack both sides

Fail 7 Dec 2016 170,883 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,683 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,346 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 136,261 miles

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

exhaust rear corroded

rear pads and disccs in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2013 136,261 miles

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

rear pads and disccs in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,683 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 119,683 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamp protectors slightly damaged & not in a clean condition, beam pattern still visible

centre & rear exhaust silencers starting to corrode

front brake discs lipped

front number plate very slightly damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 115,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both headlamp protectors slightly damaged & not in a clean condition, beam pattern still visible

centre & rear exhaust silencers starting to corrode

front brake discs lipped

front number plate very slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 112,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 107,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front track rods ends have slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

front pads 70% worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 101,669 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,667 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,151 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 89,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R103 NDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R103 NDP, 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 R103 NDP registered?

R103 NDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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