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K314 KNO

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,457 mi
Last recorded280,457 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 280,457 miles

n/s/f chassis / outrigger corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f chassis / outrigger corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch / sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Nov 2025 280,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

n/s/f chassis / outrigger corroded and holed outside prescribed area

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f chassis / outrigger corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch / sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f , n/s/r brakes binding close to excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2025 280,344 miles

Outer Sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2024 279,810 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside and covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2023 277,531 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2022 275,159 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 273,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion.

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

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 271,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 270,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 268,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 266,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2016 265,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 365,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 263,988 miles

Advise, rear for lamps are not symetrical.

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 263,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Advise, rear for lamps are not symetrical.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 262,025 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2014 262,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2013 259,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 259,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 257,885 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 257,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Brake slight binding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 256,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 248,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 241,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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K314 KNO is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K314 KNO, 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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K314 KNO is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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