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R321 SVM

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,456 mi
Last recorded97,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 SVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 97,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2026 97,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,673 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sills and rear chassis and crossmember full of underseal over welding repairs

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,414 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,533 miles

Front handbrake cable is showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

o/s and n/s door steps corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

o/s door glass is held in by tape

o/s door handle is missing but door still opens

o/s door strap is broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,295 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

drivers window held in by tape

front part handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s and n/s wheel arches and door steps corroded

o/s/f door check strap broken

power steering fluid low

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,794 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sdoor mirror craked

o/s rear tyre cracking

spare tyre missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,794 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sdoor mirror craked

o/s rear tyre cracking

spare tyre missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 50,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R321 SVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R321 SVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R321 SVM registered?

R321 SVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R321 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 SVM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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