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R616 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 108,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2011 99,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,722 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,286 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2007 71,232 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,599 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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R616 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R616 PBW, 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 R616 PBW registered?

R616 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R616 PBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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