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BKZ 7398

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,965 mi
Last recorded197,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 7398
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 197,965 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 187,990 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 187,990 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking of engine a round pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 176,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 176,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 167,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,078 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and slightly cracked

Both side steering arms have slight play

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 164,078 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and slightly cracked

Both side steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 161,402 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2016 161,402 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 158,859 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 158,856 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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BKZ 7398 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 BKZ 7398, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKZ 7398 registered?

BKZ 7398 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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The MOT history for BKZ 7398 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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