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R630 PBW

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,915 mi
Last recorded150,915 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2025 150,847 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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joints/clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 29 May 2024 150,199 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 150,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,929 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

sill sections corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

sill sections corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,611 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,151 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,509 miles

Corrosion to rear floor

Cross member corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 118,509 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 118,509 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front steps corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,334 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front steps corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,111 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2014 102,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,929 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,487 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,564 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f door steps

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,946 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

nearside mirror glass cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

nearside mirror glass cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,854 miles

exhaust system corroded ..replacemen t due

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads worn ..replacement due

Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroded ..replacemen t due

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads worn ..replacement due

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,942 miles

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 73,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 28 Jun 2005 65,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 65,388 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R630 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R630 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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R630 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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