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R508 LGJ

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

229,737 mi
Last recorded229,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 229,737 miles

Front Both sides out riggers are correded excessivly

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

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

Under vehicle corroded in genaral

Fail 12 Jun 2023 229,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both sides out riggers are correded excessivly

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

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

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

Under vehicle corroded in genaral

Pass 16 Jun 2022 222,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill bent and de-formed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger to front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger to front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake calliper weak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 222,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm, outer/shock absorber mouintings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear lower arm, outer mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear shock absorber mounting has broken off. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front most crossmember in two places and nearside and offside inner wheel arches/chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses, from front to rear pipes to pipes that run along suspension arms. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor in two places and nearside and offside inner wheel arches are excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a perscribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 214,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 209,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 197,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 186,180 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, visual inspection of seat belt carried out.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyre perished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

under-body corroded, not affecting prescribed areas.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 185,911 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, visual inspection of seat belt carried out.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyre perished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

nearside rear brake discs corroded, not excessively weakened at time of test.

under-body corroded, not affecting prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 177,201 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be missread

Nearside Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 177,133 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescriber area

Offside Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 169,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 159,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 151,479 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)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Speedo glass cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 144,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 144,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 134,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 122,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 112,028 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,749 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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R508 LGJ 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 70.8%.

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 R508 LGJ, 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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R508 LGJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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