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R269 DPN

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

236,492 mi
Last recorded236,492 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 236,492 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 236,328 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 229,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 220,407 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 220,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 209,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emits light blue smoke

Fail 11 Nov 2015 209,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emits light blue smoke

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 199,441 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 189,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 189,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 180,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 180,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 173,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 169,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 164,623 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 158,942 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 158,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 153,434 miles

center row nearside outer seat belt reaches lock buckle but belt short

Fail 19 Jan 2008 153,434 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

center row nearside outer seat belt reaches lock buckle but belt short

Pass 24 Jan 2007 150,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 150,352 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 138,641 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 138,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R269 DPN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R269 DPN, 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 R269 DPN registered?

R269 DPN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R269 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 DPN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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