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R996 MMO

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear ball joint play (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 68,579 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (front of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear ball joint play (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front inner arch corroded and weak

nearside rear inner arch corroded and weak

various sections brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,253 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,252 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,837 miles

Rear shocks corroded

all tyres cracking + perished

Fail 16 Jan 2024 67,837 miles

Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocks corroded

all tyres cracking + perished

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole Near Front Offside Hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,992 miles

both front rigid brake pipes from flexi to calipers corroded

rear coil springs corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front rigid brake pipes from flexi to calipers corroded

corrosion to rear chassis rails / loading step

oil residue on engine

rear coil springs corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,779 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front discs corroded + pitted

Nearside Front tyre cracking + perished

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,371 miles

front brake discs corroded

front shocker lower bushes perished

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

various front suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,371 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front shocker lower bushes perished

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

various front suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,827 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes perished

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,827 miles

Windscreen wiper missing stalk (3.4 (a))

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes perished

n/s/f mirror secured with tape

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,071 miles

Nearside door mirror glass taped in

underside of vehicle under sealed

wiper stalk switch repaired with tape but functional

Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass taped in

Offside Outer sill corroding

Rear inner wheel arches corroding

underside of vehicle under sealed

wiper stalk switch repaired with tape but functional

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,316 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,336 miles

brake pipes coated and underbody corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,175 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front indicators starting to fade

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,175 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,667 miles

engine / transmission oil leaks

exhaust rear section corroded

front & rear brake discs corroded

handbrake cables corroding

underbody & suspension corroding

various marks to body & wheels

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,667 miles

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

engine / transmission oil leaks

exhaust rear section corroded

front & rear brake discs corroded

handbrake cables corroding

underbody & suspension corroding

various marks to body & wheels

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,506 miles

chips in screen

emissions to clean to detect

exhaust corroding

oil on engine

rear tyres cracking slightly in treads

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,869 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

chips in screen

emissions to clean to detect

exhaust corroding

oil on engine

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,506 miles

grease around n/s/f upper balljoint cover but no split.

rear tyres worn low and n/s cracking.

slight bind to o/s/r brake.

various oil leaks.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine under trey fitted

n s front top ball joint rubder split

n s front tyre worn edges and 2 cuts in out side edge

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split.rear washer inop

slight damage to paint work

slight weare to o s front tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 52,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine under trey fitted

n s front top ball joint rubder split

n s front tyre worn edges and 2 cuts in out side edge

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split.rear washer inop

slight damage to paint work

slight weare to o s front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,531 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,531 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 38,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,357 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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R996 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 R996 MMO, 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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R996 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R996 MMO shows 38 tests with a 55.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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