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R743 TKY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,123 mi
Last recorded164,123 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 164,123 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion to under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 164,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion to under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 160,391 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 160,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch and rear box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor and chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,567 miles

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security no holes present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,550 miles

front offside and nearside door step sills corroding but no holes present

rear centre row nearside seat not fitted at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,390 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside and nearside door step sills corroding but no holes present

rear centre row nearside seat not fitted at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front offside and nearside door step sills corroding but no holes present

rear centre row nearside seat not fitted at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front offside and nearside door step sills corroding but no holes present

rear centre row nearside seat not fitted at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,128 miles

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

corrosion on sill's and step sill

Fail 4 Jun 2015 132,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

corrosion on sill's and step sill

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre row nearside and centre seats not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 112,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 101,574 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 101,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 91,640 miles

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

the rearmost nearside seat not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 20 May 2010 83,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 81,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,381 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,303 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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R743 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R743 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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R743 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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