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R174 JGN

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,872 mi
Last recorded203,872 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 203,872 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 203,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 202,489 miles

Nearside Front Engine valance corroded and holed (non testable component)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 197,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 195,172 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 195,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear disc faces corroded with age.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 190,501 miles

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

tested with no rear seats or belts

Fail 28 Jun 2019 190,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tested with no rear seats or belts

Pass 30 Jun 2017 184,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 179,224 miles

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

Nearside Front baljoint gaiter starting to split

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 170,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 165,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 149,479 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 149,478 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 148,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 134,938 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 134,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 128,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 110,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 110,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

air filter insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,267 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 91,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R174 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R174 JGN, 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 R174 JGN registered?

R174 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R174 JGN safe to buy?

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