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R649 XWC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,032 mi
Last recorded240,032 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 240,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 240,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 238,126 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split at edge

o/s/f wing corroded and repaired with tape

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape tape

small hole in n/s/f door shut outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2023 238,121 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split at edge

o/s/f wing corroded and repaired with tape

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape tape

small hole in n/s/f door shut outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2021 233,535 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 May 2018 228,679 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 228,679 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 222,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 212,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 198,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 180,702 miles

o/s headlamp stone chip damage to lens -not affecting beam pattern

Fail 21 May 2014 180,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp stone chip damage to lens -not affecting beam pattern

Pass 14 May 2013 169,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 166,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 158,216 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 158,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 157,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 149,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 135,599 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 135,599 miles

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

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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R649 XWC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R649 XWC, 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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R649 XWC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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