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K13 BMX

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

207,794 mi
Last recorded207,794 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 207,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 207,790 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 200,321 miles

corrosion nearside front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

exhaust rear silencer very close to nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 18 Sep 2024 200,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion nearside front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

exhaust rear silencer very close to nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,610 miles

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2022 170,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 155,835 miles

Service brake efficiency just achieved 50%

Pass 1 Sep 2020 146,004 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 145,945 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,893 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Under front wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven O/S low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 86,840 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,550 miles

Free play at the OS rack-end

Oil leak from engine

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working NS and OS (1.1.C.1d)

Free play at the OS rack-end

Oil leak from engine

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,196 miles

Drivers and front passenger seat backs worn.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight free play in the OS rack-end.

The rear,rear seats, have been removed.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,619 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,967 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF door handle in poor condition.

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre exhaust in poor condition.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF door handle in poor condition.

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,582 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some free play in the OS rack end.

The rear,rear seats,have been removed.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some free play in the OS rack end.

The rear,rear seats,have been removed.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,950 miles

OS rack end some play.

The rear,rear seats, have been removed.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

OS rack end some play.

The rear,rear seats, have been removed.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,509 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISH MARKS OUTER WALL

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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K13 BMX is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 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 K13 BMX, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K13 BMX is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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