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R122 URD

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,375 mi
Last recorded217,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 217,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 212,031 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 212,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 202,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 193,194 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 193,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 180,953 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 180,953 miles

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

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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R122 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 3,270cc 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 R122 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R122 URD registered?

R122 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R122 URD safe to buy?

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