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R69 XNA

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 XNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,332 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 117,199 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 115,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 115,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,954 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 97,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,419 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 86,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,293 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r fog light not working

slight oil leak suspect sump plug

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,528 miles

1 ltr of oil added for tested

slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f front wishbone bushes

Fail 6 Mar 2009 67,528 miles

1 ltr of oil added for tested

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f front wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust pipes front and middle corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,266 miles

exhaust pipes front and middle corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,357 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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R69 XNA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R69 XNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R69 XNA registered?

R69 XNA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R69 XNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 XNA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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