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HKL 996D

1966 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 996D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1966
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,377 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 57,373 miles

Brake pedal spongy foot brake pedal (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HKL 996D is a 1966 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKL 996D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKL 996D registered?

HKL 996D is a 1966 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 August 1966.

Is HKL 996D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKL 996D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKL 996D have outstanding finance?

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