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R160 FDX

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 90,091 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,722 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill light corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill light corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill light corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,119 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake cable return spring broken

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake cable return spring broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,340 miles

Rear one exhaust mount missing and one split

front side windows tinted

masks fitted to headlamps

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,340 miles

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

Rear one exhaust mount missing and one split

front side windows tinted

masks fitted to headlamps

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,548 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,177 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,222 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat missing

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,232 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,249 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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R160 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R160 FDX, 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 R160 FDX registered?

R160 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R160 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 FDX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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