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R578 MTO

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 MTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 56,092 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front discs a little rusty but brake efficiencies good at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,140 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

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

exhaust tail pipes missing but no fumes entering cab

Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

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

exhaust tail pipes missing but no fumes entering cab

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,498 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not with in a prescribed area at time of test

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing but fumes not entering cab

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,092 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but NOT within a prescribed area at time of test

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

exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 27 Oct 2020 52,088 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust tail pipes missing

n/side front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Pass 15 May 2019 50,229 miles

Nearside Front inner wing/outrigger corroded to excess on nearside but not within a prescribed area at time of test

rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 9 May 2018 49,345 miles

exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 3 May 2018 49,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 11 May 2017 46,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

one rear tail pipe missing

Fail 11 May 2017 46,730 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

one rear tail pipe missing

Pass 6 May 2016 44,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 38,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,234 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,885 miles

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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R578 MTO is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R578 MTO, 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 R578 MTO registered?

R578 MTO is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R578 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 MTO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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