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K29 DUB

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 92,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,255 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,537 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,900 miles

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,305 miles

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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K29 DUB is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K29 DUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K29 DUB registered?

K29 DUB is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K29 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K29 DUB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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