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R420 HAP

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

249,507 mi
Last recorded249,507 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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50+ data points
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

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 249,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 245,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 232,735 miles

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

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

Front nearside and offside arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 229,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner steering nuckle is showing slight play

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Varouis underbody and component corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 229,171 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Varouis underbody and component corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 224,593 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 224,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 219,700 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 219,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 211,565 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 211,541 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near and offside inner front wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view before test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 207,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 207,799 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 199,092 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

some corrosion in nearside front wheel arch ,not excessive ,enough to fail

Fail 31 Jul 2013 199,059 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

some corrosion in nearside front wheel arch ,not excessive ,enough to fail

Pass 2 Jul 2012 193,592 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres are bold inner edges

rear brake discs are badly corroded, lipped, and worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 194,599 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010
Fail 11 Jun 2010

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 May 2009 175,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 175,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 170,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 170,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front mirror has minor damage

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak on engine

Power steering fluid low

Unable to read mileage on speedo

Unable to test middle row of seat belts as seat missing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 155,608 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 299,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R420 HAP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R420 HAP, 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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R420 HAP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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