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K316 GWA

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK316 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 129,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 12,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

N/S/Front and O/S/Front chassis have slight corrosion but not within a perscibed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 126,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2008 119,093 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 119,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 109,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,076 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 103,070 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K316 GWA is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K316 GWA, 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 K316 GWA registered?

K316 GWA is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K316 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K316 GWA shows 8 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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