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R622 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front just starting (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion through n/s inner and outer sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,990 miles

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

corrosion n/s inner and outer sills and both front inner wheel arch's but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 111,797 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 111,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,668 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 105,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 105,647 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 105,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil mist around rear differential

various rubber suspension bushes perished

Pass 30 May 2017 104,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split and worn.

Under-tray fitted obscuring some of the components.

Various corrosion on body and suspension.

Various suspension rubber components deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Fail 24 May 2017 103,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Air leak on manifold.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split and worn.

Under-tray fitted obscuring some of the components.

Various corrosion on body and suspension.

Various suspension rubber components deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,909 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 101,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Exhaust heat shield loose on the front pipe.

Exhaust rattle (cat).

Front shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated.

Rear wiper worn.

Slight play at the steering wheel.

Under-tray fitted obscuring some of the components.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont shock absorber bushes deteriorated.

Nearside front indicator loose.

Offside number plate bulb/connection?

Rear tyres perishing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 97,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,080 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,080 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,622 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 90,289 miles

parking brake cable corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 24 Apr 2007 90,289 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cable corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,567 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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R622 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R622 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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R622 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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