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R746 TKY

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,973 miles

All tyres are wearing on the edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres are wearing on the edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,244 miles

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,712 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,157 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,157 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,396 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,883 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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R746 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R746 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R746 TKY registered?

R746 TKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R746 TKY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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