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R220 SAS

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,757 mi
Last recorded223,757 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 223,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 223,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 193,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 176,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 170,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 162,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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R220 SAS is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R220 SAS, 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 R220 SAS registered?

R220 SAS is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R220 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 SAS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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