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R702 HKN

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

413,462 mi
Last recorded413,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 413,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 407,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 386,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 386,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 374,462 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2006 357,593 miles

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 17 May 2006 350,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack inner joints and n/s inner cv gaiter loose and joint dry and noisey...

Pass 21 Nov 2005 336,365 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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R702 HKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R702 HKN, 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 R702 HKN registered?

R702 HKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R702 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 HKN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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