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R338 GGH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,187 mi
Last recorded124,187 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 GGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis aft of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened outer edge frayed (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,150 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired compensator siezed (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis aft of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened outer edge frayed (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,318 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 119,299 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 109,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,882 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,198 miles

Near side outer sill corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side outer sill corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,054 miles

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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R338 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R338 GGH, 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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R338 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R338 GGH safe to buy?

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