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R757 TLK

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,368 mi
Last recorded142,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 142,357 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front ex box blowing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 139,326 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and o/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front ex box blowing

Pass 31 May 2018 136,854 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 136,853 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 133,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2016 133,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,455 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

certain seats used to restrain childseat unable to carry out compiete test

condition of nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 129,088 miles

condition of nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

corrosion in offside handbrake cable rod

Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

condition of nearside door mirror glass

nearside rear tyre sidewall condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,489 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

condition of nearside door mirror glass

nearside rear tyre sidewall condition

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,591 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

condition of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

corrosion in offside handbrake cable and rod

offside front top balljoint cover split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,568 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

corrosion in offside handbrake linkage to cable

offside front top balljoint cover split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 116,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 111,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 111,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 105,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,700 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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R757 TLK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R757 TLK, 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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R757 TLK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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