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K163 HRM

1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,443 mi
Last recorded193,443 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan90,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 193,443 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 191,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 191,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 187,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 187,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Hose too long (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose too long (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,272 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 184,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouling on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouling anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 178,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 178,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 175,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 175,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 168,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 168,550 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 165,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 165,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps converter masks fitted.

slight play in offside steering components.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 160,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 160,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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K163 HRM is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 90,727 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K163 HRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K163 HRM registered?

K163 HRM is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K163 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K163 HRM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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