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R38 FUP

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,560 mi
Last recorded108,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 FUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm front outer mounting, Corrosion and holed within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm front outer mounting, Corrosion and holed within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible using blunt instrument in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible using blunt instrument in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded, Front exhaust hanger badly corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc splash guards badly corroded buts missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Engine cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper supports in offside wheel arch missing, Nearside is snapped

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush badly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly damaged, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake pipe poorly secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. Both Inner and outer sidewalls have wear that looks as if tyres have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting area badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor cracked, damaged. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill area corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush badly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. Both Inner and outer sidewalls have wear that looks as if tyres have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Crossmember behind bumper corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,759 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,499 miles

Nearside Front bumper bracket broken

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front bumper bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,249 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n\s\f chassis slight corrosion near abs pump

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n\s\f chassis slight corrosion near abs pump

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

additional belt buckle in rear with no belt

both outer sills holed

clips snapped off lsv lever

nsf chassis holed within 30cm of abs pump.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

additional belt buckle in rear with no belt

both outer sills holed

clips snapped off lsv lever

Pass 2 May 2012 98,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 98,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

underbody gaurd insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,833 miles

exhaust corroded badly no leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2006 82,119 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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R38 FUP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R38 FUP, 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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R38 FUP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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