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R677 UCC

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 UCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,354 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions no pressure (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 111,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,121 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 105,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,252 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 101,252 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,566 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 91,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 85,969 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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R677 UCC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R677 UCC, 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 R677 UCC registered?

R677 UCC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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