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R192 YBC

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,558 mi
Last recorded158,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 158,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 156,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 153,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 121,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 116,794 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 113,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,729 miles

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

poor o/s wiper rubber

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,065 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,844 miles

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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R192 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R192 YBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R192 YBC registered?

R192 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R192 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 YBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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