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R121 RFC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,188 mi
Last recorded135,188 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 135,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NSF and OSF ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 135,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NSF and OSF ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 129,219 miles

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

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

Both front inner sills corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 129,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Both front inner sills corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,392 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear chassis leg corroded slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,392 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear chassis leg corroded slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Strong advise Central exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,244 miles

exhaust patched

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 106,919 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,719 miles

Offside Front play evident within steering system poss rack

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,836 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,237 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 86,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,030 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,202 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,638 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R121 RFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R121 RFC, 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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R121 RFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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