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R543 VNF

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 VNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,281 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Inner sills rusty

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Slight exhaust blow

Suspension and steering slightly rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2026 99,275 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill next to lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches rusty

n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,882 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess middle cable frayed slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Front backing plates corroded slightly

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded slightly

Rear backing plates corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/ front of door step . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch front of door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear discs rusty on inner face.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within any precribed areas.

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,011 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

rear lights discolored slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,011 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery light on

both outer sills have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

oil light flashing

rear lights discolored slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,349 miles

rear lamps slightly discoloured

underbody slightly rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear lamps slightly discoloured

underbody slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,522 miles

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

brake pipe ends rusty to calipers

front inner wheel arches rusty

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,607 miles

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

brake discs rusty

front inner wheel arch corroded n/s and o/s

oil leak

under body and outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,342 miles

corrosion under n/s door step

n/s rear tyre worn and out of shape on tread

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,796 miles

front brake pipes slightly rusty

front panel corroded n/s behind h/lamp

front tyres bald on inner edges and inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,320 miles

front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

rear panel corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,320 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on mountain bracket (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

rear panel corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,053 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 80,053 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not connect to stalks stalks missing (5.2.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all rear box section (6.6.6)

brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,512 miles

advise corrosion nr fuel tank filler

Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,512 miles

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

advise corrosion nr fuel tank filler

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 49,973 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,894 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 28,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly 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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R543 VNF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R543 VNF, 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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R543 VNF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R543 VNF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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