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R199 KPN

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

267,335 mi
Last recorded267,335 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 267,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 267,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 264,257 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 264,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 264,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front sill corroded

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 261,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 255,240 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill /cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill /wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 254,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill .rear arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 248,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and sliding door step /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 236,642 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 228,766 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 219,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 214,216 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 206,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 201,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2013 201,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 197,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 193,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 185,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 179,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 165,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINTS

Pass 1 Nov 2006 150,944 miles

DIESEL SPILL PIPES DAMP

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R199 KPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R199 KPN, 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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R199 KPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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