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R480 VHE

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,177 mi
Last recorded195,177 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 VHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 195,177 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 195,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 188,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 166,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 166,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,246 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Offside Inner sill has rust hole but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre wearing edges/deep cuts

Oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 153,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,235 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2013 132,961 miles

front shocker bushes parishing

inner sills rusty

nail in near side rear tyre

outer sills rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

wheel arches rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shocker bushes parishing

inner sills rusty

nail in near side rear tyre

outer sills rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

wheel arches rusty

Pass 11 May 2012 124,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 117,687 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 117,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 112,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 103,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 94,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,459 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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R480 VHE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R480 VHE, 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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R480 VHE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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