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R438 KTC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 KTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within (both sides)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to inner & outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,741 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,558 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Sep 2018 83,558 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,686 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,517 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,517 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 49,734 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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R438 KTC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R438 KTC, 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 R438 KTC registered?

R438 KTC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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