MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to n/s step, o/s front jacking point & sill.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion to n/s step, o/s front jacking point & sill.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
both front & o/s rear tyres are showing signs of age.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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F162 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,804 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 F162 KGY, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F162 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 January 1989.
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