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K3 LHU

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 138,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 138,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,084 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow bracket rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow bracket rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

REAR seat not fitted

tow ball not fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,999 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested no rear exhaust section (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure behind driver (6.2.A.1)

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

Front exhaust mounting missing

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

oil level very low

vehicle difficult starting

Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,338 miles

Front both tyres cracking for age (on tread)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil level low

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,134 miles

Front both front inner steering ball joints play

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,482 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,537 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner track rod end slight play

offside inner track rod end slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,020 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,576 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,968 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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K3 LHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 K3 LHU, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K3 LHU registered?

K3 LHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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