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R532 UAK

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 UAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 144,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 143,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 142,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2017 142,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,562 miles

o/s/f head light as corroded reflector but not effecting light out put

Pass 17 May 2015 140,008 miles

o/s/f head lamp inner reflector corroded slightly

Pass 24 May 2014 139,090 miles

o/s/f head lamp has corroded inner lense

Pass 2 Jun 2013 138,220 miles

o/s/f head lamp condensated on in side

Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,484 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 133,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 125,560 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 120,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 120,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 111,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 111,465 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,946 miles

spare tyre missing

oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

spare tyre missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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R532 UAK is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R532 UAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R532 UAK registered?

R532 UAK is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R532 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 UAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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