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R592 OST

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 OST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,284 miles

very rusty underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

parking brake cables corroded.

sills,front crossmember,rear chassis,towbar corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank strap corroded N/S/F sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area whole underside of vehicle corroded

N/S/F Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank strap corroded N/S/F sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area whole underside of vehicle corroded

N/S/F Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,825 miles

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,919 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,134 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,261 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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R592 OST is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R592 OST, 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 R592 OST registered?

R592 OST is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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