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K527 FYF

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

288,166 mi
Last recorded288,166 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK527 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 288,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 284,924 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)

Fail 11 May 2017 284,934 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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 23 Apr 2016 281,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slightly vapour of blue smoke during emission test

Fail 23 Apr 2016 281,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Slightly vapour of blue smoke during emission test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 280,004 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 280,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 275,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 268,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 264,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 264,800 miles

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

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

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

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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K527 FYF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K527 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K527 FYF registered?

K527 FYF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K527 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K527 FYF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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