R640PBW
Year1997
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol/gas
Power-
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN GL8 SWB 2.5

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model CARAVELLE GL8 SWB 2.5
Colour Green
Year of manufacture 1997
Gearbox 4 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 2.461 cc
Cylinders 5
Fuel type Petrol/gas
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-12-06
Pictures 10
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-03-28
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 78
Total items failed 49
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #25 2024-03-29 10:43
MOT test number 944654214966
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-03-28
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Both outer sills excessively corroded resulting in holes. Outside prescribed areas.
Minor
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advice
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside front inner arch, box section excessively corroded. Just outside prescribed area.
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges, bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip, outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Both inner sills excessively corroded resulting in holes, outside prescribed areas.
Advice
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advice
Offside front inner arch, box section excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas.
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #24 2024-03-21 16:01
MOT test number 388336017867
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sliding door frame, rear lower section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside front inner arch, box section excessively corroded. Just outside prescribed area.
Advice
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges, bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Both inner sills excessively corroded resulting in holes, outside prescribed areas.
Advice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip, outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside front inner arch, box section excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas.
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Both outer sills excessively corroded resulting in holes. Outside prescribed areas.
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #23 2023-10-31 17:10
MOT test number 825135973575
Result Failed
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Underneath of vehicle has applied protection
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside and offside sills corroded
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Underneath of vehicle rusty
Fail
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #22 2022-11-07 14:41
MOT test number 886002827205
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Advice
Nearside and offside front bumper mounting outriggers corroded and holed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Underneath of vehicle has repairs covered in underseal
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer sill. corroded and holed
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #21 2022-11-02 11:47
MOT test number 386224125379
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer sill. corroded and holed
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside and offside front bumper mounting outriggers corroded and holed
Minor
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Fail
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Underneath of vehicle has repairs covered in underseal
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #20 2022-06-10 14:34
MOT test number 210626958700
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, within 30cm of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area within 30cm of lower seatbelt mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever seized (1.1.17 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of outer suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Lower sliding door runner corroded
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #19 2021-06-14 13:25
MOT test number 956826170114
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside outer sill, slight corrosion
Advice
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #18 2021-06-14 13:25
MOT test number 109468570071
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside outer sill, slight corrosion
Pass with rectification
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #17 2018-10-22 14:17
MOT test number 219840175768
Result Passed
Minor
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #16 2018-10-18 09:12
MOT test number 384579040686
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MOT #15 2017-09-29 12:56
MOT test number 919307064397
Result Passed
Advice
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front inner arch (6.1.B.2)
MOT #14 2016-10-21 15:03
MOT test number 381398312950
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #13 2015-10-14 12:49
MOT test number 413797885242
Result Passed
MOT #12 2015-10-14 10:57
MOT test number 410980933395
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #11 2014-10-24 16:41
MOT test number 848077894292
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
MOT #10 2014-10-21 12:56
MOT test number 578674494220
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #9 2013-10-21 11:36
MOT test number 336154393469
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-10-22 13:32
MOT test number 327286592206
Result Passed
MOT #7 2011-10-24 16:59
MOT test number 135637391257
Result Passed
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #6 2011-10-14 11:40
MOT test number 415917681255
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
MOT #5 2010-10-16 09:46
MOT test number 894779580238
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-10-14 09:36
MOT test number 253427889264
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-10-06 12:47
MOT test number 432050888235
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-11-22 11:04
MOT test number 191506026338
Result Passed
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #1 2005-11-18 15:59
MOT test number 664622225300
Result Passed
R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT Expires: 28 March 2025
Tax status 1 September 2024
Days left 134
MOT expiry date 28 March 2025
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R640PBWreport date: 2024-04-19      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 1997-09-30
Last registration 2024-03-29
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Registration #1 1997-09-30 23 mi
Registration #2 2005-11-18 57.937 mi
Registration #3 2006-11-22 63.958 mi
Registration #4 2008-10-06 70.851 mi
Registration #5 2009-10-14 74.400 mi
Registration #6 2010-10-16 79.897 mi
Registration #7 2011-10-14 86.440 mi
Registration #8 2011-10-24 86.500 mi
Registration #9 2012-10-22 91.173 mi
Registration #10 2013-10-21 95.825 mi
Registration #11 2014-10-21 100.258 mi
Registration #12 2014-10-24 100.258 mi
Registration #13 2015-10-14 104.261 mi
Registration #14 2015-10-14 104.261 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1840 mm
Kerb weight 1730 kg
Max. allowed weight 2650 kg

Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number AET001002

Statistics

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