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K4 BEJ

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 BEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 115,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,166 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (at front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (central area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (at front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 109,522 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip/crack inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint in the system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some rear brake pipes are coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Heat shield over the exhaust system rear silencer is loose.

Fail 17 Jul 2023 109,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Incorrect colour. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip/crack inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint in the system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some rear brake pipes are coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Heat shield over the exhaust system rear silencer is loose.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,037 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2019 101,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2019 101,872 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front lights (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,400 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades smearing screen

o/s/f anti rattle clip missing from brake cailper

Pass 6 May 2015 92,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 92,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,126 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 73,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre pearishing

Fail 12 May 2011 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre pearishing

Pass 5 May 2010 66,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,002 miles

Brake fluid is slightly low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre's starting to wear on edge's.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear pads starting to wear.

nearside brake light tapped then come on.

Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,578 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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K4 BEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K4 BEJ, 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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K4 BEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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