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R120 URA

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

249,207 mi
Last recorded249,207 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 URA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 249,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 245,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 242,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 237,327 miles

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

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

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Dec 2021 232,098 miles

2nd hand dash fitted. Customer thinks mileage is around 138000 miles.

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2021 232,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (short) hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2nd hand dash fitted. Customer thinks mileage is around 138000 miles.

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 141,364 miles

corrosion under n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Dec 2019 141,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion under n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper split on ends

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 111,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake cable frayed but not severe

Fail 4 Jan 2013 101,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,269 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,248 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 92,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,712 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,712 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4 bolts loose in bumper irons

Fail 6 Jan 2009 85,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre near limit on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,345 miles

offside rear tyre near limit on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,437 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,499 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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 URA is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R120 URA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R120 URA registered?

R120 URA is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R120 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 URA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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