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R126 URD

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,433 mi
Last recorded155,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 155,433 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Along Suspension Arm Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Along Suspension Arm Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 155,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Link Rubber Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Link Rubber Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Along Suspension Arm Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Along Suspension Arm Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 154,185 miles

Front both inner arches corrode non prescribed

handbrake releases intermittantly

Fail 5 Aug 2025 154,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both inner arches corrode non prescribed

Pass 23 Jun 2023 152,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 152,895 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,662 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,224 miles

corrosion to parking brake cables

some corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2019 151,224 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear taped up obscuring proper view (3.3 (c))

corrosion to parking brake cables

some corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,283 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake some corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 149,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake some corrosion

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 146,819 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 5 May 2016 143,136 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 143,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,025 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 141,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,797 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

wear evident in the front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 131,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

wear evident in the front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,650 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2012 118,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks apparent

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,439 miles

slight wear in both the front anti-roll bar links

slight wear in the offside inner tie-rod

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,584 miles

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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R126 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R126 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R126 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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