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R349 ERF

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,724 mi
Last recorded207,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 ERF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 207,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 207,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 206,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cut not deep to see cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 205,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 204,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 198,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 198,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 186,216 miles

rear valance corroded but not structural

Pass 21 Jun 2017 173,863 miles

corrosion to rear end

Pass 15 Jun 2016 164,812 miles

rear valance/bumper guard corroded but not structural

Fail 13 Jun 2016 164,748 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 151,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 143,640 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2014 143,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 139,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 137,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 135,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 131,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 131,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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R349 ERF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R349 ERF, 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 R349 ERF registered?

R349 ERF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R349 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 ERF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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