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TAP 690R

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,460 mi
Last recorded206,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 690R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 206,460 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 206,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 204,058 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 204,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 203,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 201,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 201,380 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 199,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 197,523 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 195,749 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 194,433 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 May 2011 193,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 192,108 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 192,108 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear driveshaft split

Pass 15 May 2009 189,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 188,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 188,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,630 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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TAP 690R is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TAP 690R, 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.

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What year was TAP 690R registered?

TAP 690R is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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