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R489 URM

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,758 mi
Last recorded177,758 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 URM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 177,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

driver inner door handle missing but can still open

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2026 177,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

driver inner door handle missing but can still open

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2025 172,026 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre step from underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,577 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step from underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides step sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel run off pipes from injectors damp (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in os of steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 162,336 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 159,329 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 155,275 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 153,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 153,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,018 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front cross member/crash bar heavily corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 137,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front cross member/crash bar heavily corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,283 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 133,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 126,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 98,259 miles

Nearside front ball joint boot split

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2010 90,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Sight play in nearside track rod

Sixth and seventh seat not fitted, unable to check seat belts and buckles

Slight play in offside track rod

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,006 miles

both track rod inner joints have slight play

brake compensator stiff in operation

handbrake starting to rub on rear heater coolant pipes

rear cross member starting to corrode

rear row of seat removed

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 69,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,392 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R489 URM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 R489 URM, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R489 URM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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