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R160 RCW

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,456 mi
Last recorded225,456 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 RCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 225,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 225,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heater unit insecure

Pass 6 May 2025 221,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 221,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 218,279 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 217,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 213,171 miles

Offside Front slight play detected at wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 209,606 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 209,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed outside of area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 208,961 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 208,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both faded (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure bumper support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended both not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 208,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 205,059 miles

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

osr tyre badly perishing on inside wall

Fail 12 Jul 2017 205,059 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

osr tyre badly perishing on inside wall

Pass 25 Jun 2016 204,473 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and both rear. (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 204,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and both rear. (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 192,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 179,253 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 179,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 163,758 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 156,962 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

interior view mirror missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 156,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 RCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R160 RCW, 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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R160 RCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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