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R166 KSC

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,012 mi
Last recorded189,012 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 KSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 189,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 186,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 182,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 178,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 178,099 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 174,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 169,748 miles

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

Nearside sliding door corroded and holed but no sharp edges facing outwards

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 168,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 168,852 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 166,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

floor and sills coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded.

o/s/f outer sill corroded.

oil leak.

under trays

Fail 11 Aug 2015 163,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded.

o/s/f outer sill corroded.

oil leak.

under trays

Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 159,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 156,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 156,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 156,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 150,277 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 135,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 135,815 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 128,511 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

play on o/s/f rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2008 120,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,184 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 104,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

small hole in o/s/f cv boot;slight play on o/s/f steering rack

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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R166 KSC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R166 KSC, 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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R166 KSC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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