MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
main brake pipes rusting
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
main beam warning light not working
main brake pipes rusting
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight bind on o/s/r brake
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
main beam warning light not working
chassis rusting
n/s/ inner footstep corroded on inside
rear brake pipes rusting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre poor condition
tape wrapped around nearside seat belt clasp
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover fitted
offside rear tyre poor condition
tape wrapped around nearside seat belt clasp
Oil leak
small crack in exhaust pipe behind front silencer
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
small crack in exhaust pipe behind front silencer
n/s front suspension creeking
small hole in middle exhaust pipe
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R844 BCL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R844 BCL, 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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R844 BCL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 November 1997.
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