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R475 TKW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 TKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

windscreen washer poor performance

Fail 22 Jun 2026 153,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

windscreen washer poor performance

Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 148,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs in poor condition/surface rust

o/s/f sill corroded

rear chassis/crash bar heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 147,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside corrosion hole under vehicle (front of sliding door)

battery earth terminal insecure

bolts loose on drivers door lock starting to cause body damage

no reverse lights

Fail 30 May 2022 147,886 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside corrosion hole under vehicle (front of sliding door)

battery earth terminal insecure

bolts loose on drivers door lock starting to cause body damage

no reverse lights

Pass 28 Apr 2021 146,336 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 146,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,845 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm out of alignment or damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar bracket bolt missing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,845 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension arm out of alignment or damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar bracket bolt missing

Pass 2 Feb 2019 142,208 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 142,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,158 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak around sump plug

Pass 10 May 2017 140,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,450 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front inner arch/out rigger is corroded but is not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Service brake efficiency requirements just met

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 130,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front inner arch/out rigger is corroded but is not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Service brake efficiency requirements just met

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

additional clutch fluid reservoir fitted, orignal pipe from the brake fluid reservoir blocked off

clutch fluid leaking

nearside row 2 seatbelt partially unbolted

row 2 seats not fitted at time of the test

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

additional clutch fluid reservoir fitted, orignal pipe from the brake fluid reservoir blocked off

clutch fluid leaking

nearside row 2 seatbelt partially unbolted

row 2 seats not fitted at time of the test

Pass 18 May 2012 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

grease seepage from the offside outer cv boot

pinhole in nearside outer cv boot

seperate reservoir fitted for the clutch fluid

slight imbalance on the front brakes

the frontpipe heatshield insecure

Fail 10 May 2012 117,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

grease seepage from the offside outer cv boot

pinhole in nearside outer cv boot

the frontpipe heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,304 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 114,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 114,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 104,286 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2006 95,537 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 95,537 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R475 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 R475 TKW, 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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R475 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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