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R139 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,518 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 127,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,582 miles

advise rear tyers low tread week exust pipe full disks liprd heavley undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,822 miles

advise tyers on limet reae

Fail 5 Aug 2023 122,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both dangrous disks rear caleper sezed pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise tyers on limet reae

exust week

Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,077 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member holed by mountings (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner rack joint bush worn (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions not checked due to exhaust blow on cat

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front corrosion around inner wheel arch may need welding next year

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,305 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,107 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,090 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in front tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,169 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,163 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,130 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 97,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 83,400 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 84,511 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R139 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R139 PBW, 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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What year was R139 PBW registered?

R139 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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