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R626 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

229,429 mi
Last recorded229,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 229,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024
Fail 13 Aug 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 228,240 miles

all fuel pipes and brake pipes on car have been covered with sealant.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 228,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.43% (8.2.1.2 (a))

all fuel pipes and brake pipes on car have been covered with sealant.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 228,222 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch marked with chalk lower part of inner section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper section marked with chalk within 30 cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill by fuel tank marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by suspension arm mount marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch marked with chalk lower part of inner section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch upper section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded not integral or in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2022 228,204 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner arch

Offside Front out rigar corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 227,708 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch ara (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 227,708 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch ara (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 227,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 227,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 228,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2018 228,644 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 227,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 227,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 216,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded/holed

Fail 31 Oct 2012

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front outer sill corroded/holed

Pass 3 Nov 2011 166,265 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake centre cable return spring broken

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2011 166,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake centre cable return spring broken

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 29 Oct 2010

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 156,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cat on exhaust system broken internally

Fail 12 Oct 2009 156,525 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cat on exhaust system broken internally

Pass 7 Oct 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall as slight damage

offside mirror unit as slight damage

Fail 29 Sep 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall as slight damage

offside mirror unit as slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2007
Fail 4 Oct 2007

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R626 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R626 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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R626 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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