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R930 SRX

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

212,953 mi
Last recorded212,953 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 212,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 212,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 210,896 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 210,890 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 207,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper loose

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 207,002 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel injector leak off pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper loose

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 205,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 199,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 199,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 193,235 miles

Nearside Front cv boot clip insecure small end/but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 4 Jul 2019 193,233 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle due to faulty lock (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front cv boot clip insecure small end/but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jul 2018 187,295 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 5 Jul 2017 181,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 173,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 164,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,463 miles

both door step sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,343 miles

door steps starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2012

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 107,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front discs worn and lipped

front pads becoming low

front wiper blades split ends

n/s/f door inner lock incomplete

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges and cracking up

o/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/r tyre has various cuts close to cord constuction

rear discs signs of wear and pitting

steering rack worn

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,193 miles

Oil leak

nearside washer jet is insecure

passenger front door release mechanism is faulty

steering rack is worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,876 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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R930 SRX is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R930 SRX, 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 R930 SRX registered?

R930 SRX is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R930 SRX safe to buy?

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