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R472 GGH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 GGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024
Pass 22 Apr 2022 169,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 167,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,695 miles

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

objects removed from dash ,to provide clear view of road ahead

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 166,694 miles

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

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arches (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

objects removed from dash ,to provide clear view of road ahead

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 162,873 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 162,873 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 158,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 153,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 149,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 143,537 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 132,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,046 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,046 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2007 107,260 miles

centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

corrosion to both outer door sills

front number plate deteriorating

offside front indicator fading white

slight play in front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,414 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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R472 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R472 GGH, 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 R472 GGH registered?

R472 GGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R472 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 GGH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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