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R217 XAN

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 XAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 83,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 83,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,774 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 70,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,921 miles

Offside inner rack joint

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

Nearside wiper worn

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,570 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,710 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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R217 XAN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 R217 XAN, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R217 XAN registered?

R217 XAN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R217 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 XAN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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