1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.7L Petrol · R591 SLY
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 154,541 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R591 SLY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2015
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R591 SLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (R591 SLY) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
R591 SLY Mileage History
- 29/03/2006103,635 mi
- 24/03/2007113,875 mi+10,240 mi
- 03/04/2007114,292 mi+417 mi
- 16/08/2008133,360 mi+19,068 mi
- 26/08/2008133,610 mi+250 mi
- 08/09/2009140,419 mi+6,809 mi
- 12/09/2009140,419 mi
- 28/08/2010147,161 mi+6,742 mi
- 07/09/2010147,161 mi
- 08/09/2011149,907 mi+2,746 mi
- 22/09/2011149,911 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2012152,288 mi+2,377 mi
- 10/10/2012152,295 mi+7 mi
- 13/05/2014154,538 mi+2,243 mi
- 29/05/2014154,541 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,233 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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