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R519 SLY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,052 mi
Last recorded159,052 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 SLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 159,052 miles

Nearside Front seat slightly movement

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

Nearside inner and outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Fail 12 May 2026 159,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat slightly movement

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

Nearside inner and outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 158,151 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside inner and offside outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

spare tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2025 158,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner sill area holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

spare tyre heavily cracking

Pass 7 May 2024 157,433 miles

Nearside Front inner arch area holed/corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front inner arch area holed /corroded outside prescribed area

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

Pass 11 May 2023 156,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 155,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Rear Hoses. Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Front - Rear, and Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion @ Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Panel Mounted Behind Rear Bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 155,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Rear Hoses. Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Front - Rear, and Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion @ Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light Unit Lens Damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Panel Mounted Behind Rear Bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,267 miles

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

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2020 154,160 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges advise early replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2019
Fail 15 Apr 2019

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 149,015 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded away

front tyres wearing on outer edges & inner sidewalls perished advise replacement

Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,792 miles

Center exhaust section and clamp corroded

Front and rear brake back plates corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,960 miles

Front bumper frame excessively corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front washer jet blocked

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear door lock fault

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,647 miles

Both front ABS rings corroded

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front lower and upper suspension ball joints have slight movement

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Slight movement in nearside front seat

Various underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2010 138,795 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 138,786 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 135,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 135,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 130,846 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 130,846 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 124,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 116,969 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 116,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R519 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R519 SLY, 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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R519 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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