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K499 RAF

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Lpg 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,410 mi
Last recorded176,410 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 176,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear row (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel filler flap (5.2.6)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion under bonnet and throughoout underside of vehicle

nail o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 170,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 170,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 165,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear off vehicle outside perscibed area corroded.

rear seats removed at time off test

surface corrosion rear spring area

Fail 2 May 2014 165,154 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f lower inner sill

Pass 3 May 2013 160,322 miles

hazard and fog light switches sticking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 152,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 146,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 142,217 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 142,215 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 127,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 127,458 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly low effort

n/s/r inner sill rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2007 112,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 112,101 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 105,544 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 105,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K499 RAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K499 RAF, 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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K499 RAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 May 1993.

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