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K255 CVV

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,281 mi
Last recorded171,281 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 171,281 miles

Body very badly corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 171,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body very badly corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 168,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking Possible pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 160,165 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

inner sills rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 160,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 154,197 miles

body corroded

corroded round tow bar

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2013 154,185 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body corroded

corroded round tow bar

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 150,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 150,230 miles

n/s/front tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2011 150,215 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 148,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 145,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 138,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 137,370 miles

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

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

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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K255 CVV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K255 CVV, 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 K255 CVV registered?

K255 CVV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K255 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 CVV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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