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R730 TKY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,529 mi
Last recorded154,529 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 154,529 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,283 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 152,283 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one stud missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

nearside and offside sills showing corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2017 150,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside sills showing corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 147,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 143,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 142,970 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 142,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

hole in nearside front outer sill out of prescribed area

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 28 Oct 2013 132,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

hole in nearside front outer sill out of prescribed area

offside front wing mirror glass missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 107,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,967 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 102,245 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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R730 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R730 TKY, 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 R730 TKY registered?

R730 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R730 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 TKY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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