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R787 AVG

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

242,226 mi
Last recorded242,226 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 AVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 242,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 235,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 228,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 221,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 212,592 miles

Brake servo slightly corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 208,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 203,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 198,951 miles

corrosion around vehicle not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 197,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 196,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 194,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 193,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 192,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 186,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 182,888 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front lower shock absorber rubbers starting to perrish

Pass 13 Dec 2010 166,243 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 165,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 145,493 miles

vechilce equiped with 7 seats but only 2 sets in vehicle time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2009 145,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

vechilce equiped with 7 seats but only 2 sets in vehicle time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 118,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 105,550 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 105,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 90,797 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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R787 AVG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R787 AVG, 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 R787 AVG registered?

R787 AVG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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