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R135 XGC

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,391 mi
Last recorded242,391 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 242,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 224,033 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside driveshaft support bearing loose

Fail 10 Jul 2009 207,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front side anti roll bar ALL rubber bushes are slightly worn

nearside front sill is slightly damaged and starting to corrode

nearside mirror is stuck ontop of old broken mirror

nearside washer jet is weak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 207,858 miles

both front side anti roll bar ALL rubber bushes are slightly worn

nearside front sill is slightly damaged and starting to corrode

nearside mirror is stuck ontop of old broken mirror

nearside washer jet is weak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 182,208 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavily perished

corrosion to outer sill

front number plate damage

slight dampness to injector 4

slight play in steering

tempory repair to rear section

Fail 11 Jul 2008 182,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

corrosion to outer sill

cut in n/s/r tyre

front number plate damage

slight dampness to injector 4

slight play in steering

tempory repair to rear section

Pass 14 Jun 2007 171,895 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre close on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 159,541 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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R135 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R135 XGC, 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 R135 XGC registered?

R135 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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