MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center row nearside outer seat belt reaches lock buckle but belt short
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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