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R704 HUA

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

320,334 mi
Last recorded320,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 320,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 319,563 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 318,682 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 317,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 317,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 316,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 313,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 310,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 307,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 303,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 301,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 298,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 298,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 295,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 286,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 286,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 281,560 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 278,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2009 278,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 273,763 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 249,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 249,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 236,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 236,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres 2.5- 3.5mm tread

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

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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R704 HUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R704 HUA, 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 R704 HUA registered?

R704 HUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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