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R558 CET

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

317,662 mi
Last recorded317,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 CET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 317,662 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 310,475 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 310,475 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 301,611 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 301,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 294,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive poss diesel as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 289,357 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sliding door runner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

grease noted at offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 19 Jul 2017 281,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 269,238 miles

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

General corrosion on sills floor etc

Fail 26 Apr 2016 269,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general corrosion on underbody sills floor etc

Pass 28 Apr 2015 258,809 miles

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

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

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

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2015 258,797 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

drivers wiper torn

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 1 May 2014 241,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 241,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 230,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 230,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 218,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 209,640 miles

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

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

grease noted at offside front drive shaft boot

slight play/wear noted in offside front drop link bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2009 195,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2009 195,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2008 180,151 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 180,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2006 154,728 miles

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

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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R558 CET is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R558 CET, 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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R558 CET is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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