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R423 ATR

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

724,796 mi
Last recorded724,796 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 ATR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2013 724,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner sills corroded and holed but in a non prescribed area

both front outter sills corroded to ecxess but non prescribed areas

n/s/f tyre low and in poor condition

no brake pedal travel pedal very hard

rear pads look low

some corrosion around battery mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

both front inner wings heavliy corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 716,116 miles

poor horn volume

some heavy corrosion of o/s/f + n/s/f inner wheel arches but not within prescribed ares

some heavy corrosion of vehicle underbody

Pass 4 Nov 2011 709,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 709,009 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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 701,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 893,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 693,408 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 685,295 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 677,645 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 677,382 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 677,309 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 633,489 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 633,125 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner drive shaft gaitor split near side front

Pass 14 Oct 2005 578,453 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 578,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R423 ATR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R423 ATR, 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 R423 ATR registered?

R423 ATR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R423 ATR safe to buy?

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