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R834 UWE

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

225,908 mi
Last recorded225,908 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 UWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 225,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 4 Apr 2024 225,513 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 3 Apr 2024 225,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 10 Mar 2023 218,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 218,061 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 207,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 207,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 195,964 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Arch Corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Arch Corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 195,964 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Cross Member Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Arch Corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Arch Corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 187,236 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both, D-bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 187,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL PANEL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both, D-bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Nearside Rear FLOOR SECTION BY WHEEL ARCH AREA

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 176,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 176,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 137,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 167,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 161,178 miles

cover losse in the egine bay

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 156,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 156,904 miles

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

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

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

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

emission not tested

Pass 19 Nov 2013 150,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system has been modified to run down the drivers side sill

Pass 20 Nov 2012 145,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 128,722 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 128,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 123,179 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,274 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 112,272 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 103,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R834 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R834 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.

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R834 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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