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FIL 8610

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

242,291 mi
Last recorded242,291 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8610
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 242,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 242,287 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 232,574 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 232,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 223,619 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 223,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 210,028 miles

boht wing mirrors cracked

handbrake catching on exhaust

slight blow on exhaust manifold area

Fail 9 Nov 2009 209,740 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boht wing mirrors cracked

handbrake catching on exhaust

slight blow on exhaust manifold area

Pass 10 Nov 2008 194,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 179,762 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 179,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 162,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 162,489 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FIL 8610 is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 139,911 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 FIL 8610, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIL 8610 registered?

FIL 8610 is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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