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R21 ARW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,988 mi
Last recorded142,988 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 ARW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 142,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension hub components corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill x2 holes, not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both trailing arms corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension hub components corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill x2 holes, not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both trailing arms corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Lower cross member holed by corrosion, not prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2017 135,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Lower cross member holed by corrosion, not prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2016 130,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

van rusty condition on underside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 130,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

van rusty condition on underside

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,273 miles

nearside b post in a badley corroed condition but not within 30 cms of seat belt mount

underside off van in places is in a badley corroeded condition

Fail 7 Jul 2015 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside b post in a badley corroed condition but not within 30 cms of seat belt mount

underside off van in places is in a badley corroeded condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,047 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish.

offside front track rod end rubber starting to perish.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 105,623 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 105,453 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,466 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 96,119 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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R21 ARW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R21 ARW, 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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R21 ARW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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