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R120 TJH

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,177 mi
Last recorded225,177 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 225,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 225,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 216,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 216,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 210,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 210,574 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 203,961 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Feb 2006 203,961 miles

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

oil leak engine

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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R120 TJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R120 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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What year was R120 TJH registered?

R120 TJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R120 TJH safe to buy?

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