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K505 SAF

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

262,721 mi
Last recorded262,721 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 SAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 262,721 miles

off side front brake slight bind

slight play detected at both front hubs

Fail 18 Oct 2024 262,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshaped on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side front brake slight bind

slight play detected at both front hubs

Pass 12 Sep 2023 257,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 252,913 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 252,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating & split to plies on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 249,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 247,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 246,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 241,777 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner wing outrigger sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 241,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch & outer chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting & shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill,wheel arch & outer chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting & shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner wing outrigger sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 237,097 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier strap corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2017 237,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare wheel carrier strap corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2016 234,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on tread inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on tread inner edge

Rear offside & nearside wheel arches corroding on lower forward areas. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 231,700 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 229,273 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Jul 2013 225,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 225,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

operation of hazard & dip switches poor but serviceable

Pass 22 May 2012 219,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 215,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 206,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 206,612 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 193,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 181,172 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 181,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K505 SAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K505 SAF, 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 K505 SAF registered?

K505 SAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K505 SAF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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