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R455 LCG

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 LCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 153,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 152,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 151,796 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 149,072 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 149,070 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 25 May 2021 141,708 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 138,222 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 137,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 126,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 121,798 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr brake disc backing plate corroded and incomplete

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 121,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,092 miles

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

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

body crossion inner wheelarches n/s/f holed o/s/f crossion

Fail 21 Oct 2010 110,017 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,017 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,924 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 106,924 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,311 miles

Front registration plate poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 99,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 94,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,127 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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R455 LCG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R455 LCG, 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 R455 LCG registered?

R455 LCG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R455 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 LCG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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