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R591 SLY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2730cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 SLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,730cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015

bleed screw missing from coolant pipe, slight coolant leak

main front to rear brake pipes (@ front joints) corroded

n/s & o/s/f brake caliper brake pipes corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded,holed & damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

odometer not working

Fail 3 Jun 2015

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

bleed screw missing from coolant pipe, slight coolant leak

main front to rear brake pipes (@ front joints) corroded

n/s & o/s/f brake caliper brake pipes corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded,holed & damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

odometer not working

Pass 29 May 2014 154,541 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Corrosion to both inner sills,outer sills,front wheel ach areas & most body panels

Fail 13 May 2014 154,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to both inner sills,outer sills, front wheel ach areas & most body panels

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,295 miles

All brake discs in very poor condition

Exhaust blow (manifold area),Exhaust front pipe support buffer missing.Catalytic converter mounting adrift & exhaust in very poor condition

Front brake hoses old & perished

Heater hose bleed screw leaking

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Movement in badly oil cantaminated steering rack mounting bushes

Nearside rear hose ferrules corroding

Offside mirror broken

Slight weapage from nearside rack gaiter

Fail 28 Sep 2012 152,288 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

All brake discs in very poor condition

Exhaust blow (manifold area),Exhaust front pipe support buffer missing.Catalytic converter mounting adrift & exhaust in very poor condition

Front brake hoses old & perished

Heater hose bleed screw leaking

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside rear hose ferrules corroding

Offside mirror broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 149,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 149,907 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 147,161 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 147,161 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 140,419 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 140,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 133,610 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 133,360 miles

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 114,292 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 113,875 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,635 miles

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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R591 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R591 SLY, 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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R591 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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