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R587 CNO

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

82,507 mi
Last recorded82,507 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 CNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,339 miles

emissions too clean to trigger smoke meter

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,135 miles

Rear sill and arches corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,916 miles

Areas of vehicle underside have been repaired and sealed.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner wing frontal area has corrosion.

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

Offside front inner wing frontal area has corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,008 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes to front brakes & to nearside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

various prescribed & non prescribed areas corroded near to legal limit ,some previously repaired areas covered in sealant /under seal ,un able to determine extent or standard of repairs

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,972 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front chassis rails holed by corrosion behind bumper ,vehicle structure generally becoming very rusty

metal brake pipe to nearside rear outer flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

metal brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

other seat belt & suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded near tom legal limit [some have been previously repaired unable to determine standard of repair ]

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,945 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front chassis rails holed by corrosion behind bumper ,vehicle structure generally becoming very rusty

metal brake pipe to nearside rear outer flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

metal brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

other seat belt & suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded near tom legal limit [some have been previously repaired unable to determine standard of repair ]

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view to remain clear ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2x rear middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

areas of offside & nearside outer sills becoming very rusty

hand brake cable in poor condition

other rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded but not significantly corroidid

Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view to remain clear ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2x rear middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

areas of offside & nearside outer sills becoming very rusty

hand brake cable in poor condition

other rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded but not significantly corroidid

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,533 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rearmost seats missing at time off test

corrosion front wheel arches

crack bottom of windscreen

offside front lower forward arm bush contaminated with oil

slight pitting and wear nearside rear disc

Fail 23 Jan 2018 54,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipes to injectors (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rearmost seats missing at time off test

corrosion front wheel arches

crack bottom of windscreen

offside front lower forward arm bush contaminated with oil

slight pitting and wear nearside rear disc

wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,899 miles

Rear seats missing at time off test

Fail 7 Feb 2017 47,897 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear seats missing at time off test

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,283 miles

boot seats not fitted

corrosion both front outer sills

crack bottom of windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2016 40,282 miles

Fuel hose leaking spill pipes on injectors (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot seats not fitted

corrosion both front outer sills

crack bottom of windscreen

wear front discs

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,661 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 29,661 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake fluid dirty

oil leak from engine.

rear brakes imbalanced 26%

Pass 12 Dec 2013 14,328 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 14,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2012 183,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2012 183,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 174,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 174,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 164,078 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2010 164,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 156,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 156,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 142,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2007 127,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 116,487 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R587 CNO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 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 R587 CNO, 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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R587 CNO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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