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R922 VSM

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,196 mi
Last recorded195,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 VSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 195,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 187,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 176,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 176,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 171,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 169,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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R922 VSM is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R922 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R922 VSM registered?

R922 VSM is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R922 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 VSM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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