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R46 PFC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

290,819 mi
Last recorded290,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 PFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 290,819 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 290,819 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 289,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 286,447 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 283,724 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 283,724 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 282,546 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 277,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 277,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 275,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 268,820 miles

Offside Rear sliding door has been converted to a lifting door

rear seats are not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2017 268,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear sliding door has been converted to a lifting door

rear seats are not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2015 259,847 miles

off side front tyre is dammaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 259,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre is dammaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 246,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 246,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 236,890 miles

front bummper not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 236,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front bummper not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2011 231,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 227,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 211,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low inside edges

slight play in o/s steering rack arm assy

Fail 4 Mar 2009 211,345 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low inside edges

slight play in o/s steering rack arm assy

Pass 21 Dec 2007 198,807 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 198,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 184,190 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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R46 PFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R46 PFC, 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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R46 PFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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