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R45 HGH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,961 mi
Last recorded194,961 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 HGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 194,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Part of steel bumper corroded through but not likely to fall off

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 194,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Part of steel bumper corroded through but not likely to fall off

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 189,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner steel part of bumper corroded near and off side

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 189,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner steel part of bumper corroded near and off side

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 182,233 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded but not holed & not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column bearing has slight movement/play but not excessive

Fail 19 Feb 2021 182,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded but not holed & not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column bearing has slight movement/play but not excessive

Pass 3 Feb 2020 179,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 179,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 166,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 157,319 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 157,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 148,909 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 148,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 139,404 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 139,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,775 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 127,568 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 117,784 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,458 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads approx/ 60 70% worn

slight wear to steeing tie rod to rack both side

Fail 8 Aug 2009 85,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads approx/ 60 70% worn

slight wear to steeing tie rod to rack both side

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,180 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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R45 HGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R45 HGH, 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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R45 HGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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