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R826 UWE

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,816 mi
Last recorded67,816 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 UWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed by corrosion but not considered to be affecting anything (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 67,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed by corrosion but not considered to be affecting anything (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,480 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,824 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 52,808 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 52,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,087 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair load sensing valve requires adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 38,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,755 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,106 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,370 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,365 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,523 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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R826 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R826 UWE, 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 R826 UWE registered?

R826 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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