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R211 FWX

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,039 mi
Last recorded195,039 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 195,039 miles

Front BUMPER iron corroded & hold

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray views

Fail 1 Oct 2024 195,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BUMPER iron corroded & hold

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake levors return spring broken

under tray views

Pass 29 Sep 2023 190,334 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 186,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 184,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 182,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 179,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 177,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 177,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 173,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,759 miles

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Diesel leak off pipes deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 21 Sep 2015 169,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 168,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 155,266 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 155,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 152,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 152,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 138,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 126,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,995 miles

o/s/f inner track rod end slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2009 116,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heatshield insecure

o/s/f inner track rod end slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n\s\steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 80,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 80,078 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R211 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R211 FWX, 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 R211 FWX registered?

R211 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R211 FWX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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