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R487 WTW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,804 mi
Last recorded171,804 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 171,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 170,795 miles

Offside Rear inner arch/chassis rusty

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner arch/chassis rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 170,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner arch/chassis rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner arch/chassis rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2023 169,149 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 167,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner arch/ door step rusty front cross member rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 164,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 162,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 162,985 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over and sidestep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 158,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 158,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape

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

Pass 10 May 2018 155,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 153,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,118 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Towbar component insecure socket (6.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 148,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 135,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,815 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 121,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 115,656 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 115,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,560 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,057 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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R487 WTW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R487 WTW, 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 R487 WTW registered?

R487 WTW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R487 WTW safe to buy?

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