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R599 SLY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2730cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

147,561 mi
Last recorded147,561 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 SLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,730cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 147,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all body dents and damages but not sharp edges

Fail 12 Jun 2025 147,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all body dents and damages but not sharp edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 145,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (filter) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 140,253 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Taped ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 140,253 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Taped ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 137,025 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail /cross member /bumper mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 137,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front cross member corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 136,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front cross member corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 May 2016 135,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 135,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,895 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 127,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 117,505 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2013 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 106,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 106,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 98,137 miles

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

Oil leak

washer stork broken. still able to operate at time of test

Fail 14 May 2010 98,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

washer stork broken. still able to operate at time of test

Pass 12 May 2009 90,557 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 90,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,204 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 71,204 miles

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

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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R599 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 R599 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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R599 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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