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R341 WAW

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 WAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,381 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,704 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 116,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 99,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,575 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,448 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,836 miles

exhaust touching body

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,788 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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R341 WAW is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 WAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R341 WAW registered?

R341 WAW is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R341 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 WAW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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