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R999 EXE

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,616 mi
Last recorded191,616 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 191,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 184,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 183,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 180,386 miles

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

MIDDLE SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 177,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front & nearside rear brake disc dust shield covers starting to corrode.

light suface cracks in offside rear tyre

only nearside front & nearside centre row seats fitted to vehicle at time of test.

rear panel closing section corroded

steering wheel cover becoming loose from steering wheel frame

wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Oct 2009 170,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front & nearside rear brake disc dust shield covers starting to corrode.

light suface cracks in offside rear tyre

only nearside front & nearside centre row seats fitted to vehicle at time of test.

rear panel closing section corroded

steering wheel cover becoming loose from steering wheel frame

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 141,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,258 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 123,258 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R999 EXE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R999 EXE, 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 R999 EXE registered?

R999 EXE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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