MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside and nearside rear light lenses slightly dull
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
offside and nearside rear light lenses slightly dull
Nearside Outer sill corroding
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer sill corroding
Brake servo corroded but not seriously weakened
Front cross member/rad support defective/corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2014 size: 235/45R17W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder & through outer layer(s)
Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder & through outer layer(s)
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
incorrect coil springs fitted
various under body corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
incorrect coil springs fitted
various under body corrosion
inner and outer sills corroding
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
inner and outer sills corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no centre rear seat belt
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
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R297 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R297 AVM, 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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R297 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 November 1997.
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