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R339 HMR

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

494,356 mi
Last recorded494,356 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 HMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 494,356 miles

offside and nearside floor to sills corroded slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2026 494,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside floor to sills corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2025 492,152 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 490,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 488,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 484,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 484,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 481,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 478,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 474,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 468,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 462,734 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 456,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 456,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 448,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 448,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 443,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 443,405 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 435,201 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 427,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 419,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front inner disc's corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 419,349 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front inner disc's corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 411,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 403,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 396,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 382,251 miles

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

handbrake cables poor condition

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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R339 HMR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R339 HMR, 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 R339 HMR registered?

R339 HMR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R339 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 HMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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