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R456 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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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

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,719 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,724 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,546 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,064 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 88,051 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,389 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle does not sit level no signs of failed suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle does not sit level no signs of failed suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front outer cv boot cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front outer cv boot cracking

Pass 3 May 2019 28,555 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,507 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rear of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,488 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside balljoint dust cover split

Pass 4 May 2010 67,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,450 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2007 61,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 53,551 miles

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

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

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

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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R456 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R456 PBW, 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 R456 PBW registered?

R456 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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