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R578 LRU

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Multi-colour Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 69,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 68,333 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,485 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,484 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to three mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,589 miles

Small chip in front screen..

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,092 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,580 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 41,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,310 miles

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

all outer tyre walls badly cracked.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 29,309 miles

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

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

all outer tyre walls badly cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 28,171 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING TO RUST

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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R578 LRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Multi-colour with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 R578 LRU, 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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What year was R578 LRU registered?

R578 LRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R578 LRU shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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