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R47 AKR

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

255,911 mi
Last recorded255,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 AKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 255,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 252,877 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 250,996 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 243,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 237,944 miles

N/s centre seat removed

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

O/s rear brake pad lining deterorated

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 237,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s centre seat removed

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

O/s rear brake pad lining deterorated

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 237,890 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock adsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock adsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 231,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear exhaust rubber mount broke

Fail 11 Jul 2017 231,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear exhaust rubber mount broke

Pass 8 Jul 2016 224,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank unable to see all of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jun 2016 224,879 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing rear most seat belt clasp missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank unable to see all of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2015 215,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 215,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 205,174 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhust corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside reat tyre perrished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 204,725 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhust corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside reat tyre perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 187,810 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front of engine wet with oily fluid

front pipe heat shield rattling

middle section deteriated

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 187,810 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front of engine wet with oily fluid

front pipe heat shield rattling

middle section deteriated

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 170,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot won't open

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

score on windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2012 170,886 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot won't open

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

nearside mirror glass broken and insecure

score on windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

support spring for o/s hand brake broken

Fail 25 Mar 2011 159,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

support spring for o/s hand brake broken

Pass 4 Feb 2010 152,078 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 152,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 145,908 miles

corrosion over 30cm from n/s/f seatbelt mounting

n/s/r seat removed for test

Fail 21 Jan 2009 145,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion over 30cm from n/s/f seatbelt mounting

n/s/r seat removed for test

Pass 5 Feb 2008 141,869 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 141,861 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 133,664 miles

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

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

n/s front brake hose near tyre

no rear seats fitted at test

Fail 21 Dec 2006 133,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front brake hose near tyre

no rear seats fitted at test

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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R47 AKR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R47 AKR, 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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R47 AKR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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