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R116 URD

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

239,399 mi
Last recorded239,399 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 239,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

LPG emissions tested

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 239,388 miles

Front cross member corroded both ends

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear vehicle structure corroded near bumper support but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2018 232,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 225,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge close to exposing the chords

Pass 14 Jul 2016 220,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 219,857 miles

front pads look low

knocking noise on the steering also feels notchy

offside front tyre close to limmits on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 218,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 218,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 202,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 202,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 192,352 miles

Rusty underneath in places.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 192,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rusty underneath in places.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 188,104 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre outer bead area.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some wear in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 188,103 miles

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

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

Cuts in n/s/f tyre outer bead area.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some wear in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 184,440 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 184,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 182,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 179,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 177,989 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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R116 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R116 URD, 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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R116 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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