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R733 TKY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,893 mi
Last recorded126,893 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,893 miles

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded but not within prescribed areas and not affecting braking and steering

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,346 miles

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

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 126,324 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,723 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both leave a slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both leave a slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 124,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Inner sills holed not within perscribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 124,168 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 124,168 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper rail inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 121,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,998 miles

1.slight corrosion on rear brake discs. 2.rear brakes may need asttention soon.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 111,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

off side outer sill area rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 103,240 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2010 97,080 miles

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and both sills in places

NOTE: Fuel level was very low almost empty at time of test

Oil leak

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

WARNING: Front and rear cross members has corrosion thats gone through and weakened areas

Fail 4 Sep 2010 97,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and both sills in places

NOTE: Fuel level was very low almost empty at time of test

Oil leak

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

WARNING: Front and rear cross members has corrosion thats gone through and weakened areas

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight beam converters fitted at time of test

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlight beam converters fitted at time of test

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,599 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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R733 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R733 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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R733 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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