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R117 KGO

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2730cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,730cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 125,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in screen off side

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 123,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,738 miles

Offside crack in screen

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions just within limits

Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside crack in screen

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions just within limits

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,744 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both rear tyres excessively deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres excessively deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

slight play in off side & near side steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2015

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Apr 2015

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2014

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

front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Fail 15 Apr 2014

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front & n/s rear tyres split/cracking on sidewalls

mileage display not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front & n/s rear tyres split/cracking on sidewalls

mileage display not working

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,158 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted/deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,479 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,269 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,904 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight exhaust blow by centre clamp

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,594 miles

small cut on offside rear tyre sidewall. exhaust starting to corrode.

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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R117 KGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R117 KGO, 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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R117 KGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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