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K286 SUY

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,873 miles

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

reverse lights occasionally come on when in park

Fail 27 Apr 2011 120,871 miles

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

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

all wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 119,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 118,713 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 118,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2008 116,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 112,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 107,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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K286 SUY is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K286 SUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K286 SUY registered?

K286 SUY is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K286 SUY safe to buy?

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