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R141 RFC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 23704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,763 mi
Last recorded161,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 RFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine23,704cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 161,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front under wheel arch corroded

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

both front wheel arches corroded

general under body corrosion

inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 30 May 2022 160,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,272 miles

both front shocker misting

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 154,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 151,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 151,450 miles

Central Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,292 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

center exhaust slight blow

near side rear tyre bald on edge and close to legal limit

Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,292 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

center exhaust slight blow

near side rear tyre bald on edge and close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,968 miles

child seats fitted to all rear seats

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play both front antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

child seats fitted to all rear seats

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play both front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,118 miles

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Apr 2016 137,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,704 miles

child seat fitted to all rear seats

near side front steering rack boot twisted

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,905 miles

child seats fitted to all rear seat

exhaust been temp repeard

Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

child seats fitted to all rear seat

exhaust been temp repeard

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,956 miles

slight play off side front anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Apr 2013 118,956 miles

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

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

front discs very lipped advice to change with pads

slight play off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2012

child seats fitted to rear seat

front discs lipped

near side front brake hose pershing

off side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted to rear seat

front discs lipped

near side front brake hose pershing

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of steering rack (slight play in offside steering arm) .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,797 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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R141 RFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 23,704cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R141 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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R141 RFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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