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R191 JPN

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,596 mi
Last recorded241,596 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 JPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 241,596 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2024 233,208 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 220,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 219,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 206,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 198,417 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 193,825 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 193,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 183,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 166,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower ball joint gator split

play in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 30 Apr 2010 166,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower ball joint gator split

play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 1 May 2009 155,542 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2009 155,554 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 144,460 miles

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 132,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

play in steering rack

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 120,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front driveshaft boot leaking grease past clip

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2005 107,986 miles

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

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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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R191 JPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R191 JPN, 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 R191 JPN registered?

R191 JPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R191 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 JPN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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