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R167 DKY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 98,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 424,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 424,000 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 405,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective THREE OF THE SIX EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN AND BEING HELD BY CABLE TIES (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 405,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear facing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective THREE OF THE SIX EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN AND BEING HELD BY CABLE TIES (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 403,011 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 403,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 397,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pair (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 389,086 miles

Nail in NSR tyre (vehicles drivers side)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside outter sills

slight play in OSF (vehicles passenger side) steering arm

Pass 26 May 2014 385,490 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 385,451 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R167 DKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R167 DKY, 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 R167 DKY registered?

R167 DKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R167 DKY safe to buy?

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