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R966 OWR

1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,577 mi
Last recorded157,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan75,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 2 Jul 2025 154,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 2 Jul 2024 152,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 4 Jul 2023 150,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 4 Jul 2023 150,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 5 Jul 2022 146,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2022 146,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 139,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,840 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,839 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise all tyres starting to show age cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,976 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,976 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,028 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 78,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,339 miles

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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R966 OWR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,176 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R966 OWR, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R966 OWR registered?

R966 OWR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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