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R343 GGH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 GGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint - borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 18 May 2015
Fail 15 May 2015

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 136,391 miles

N/S/F headlight deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2010 136,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F headlight deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2009 135,821 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 135,816 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 128,844 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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R343 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R343 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R343 GGH registered?

R343 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R343 GGH safe to buy?

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