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K565 HAU

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 HAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all four wheel arches and driver door corroded soon to show sharp edges

exhaust mounts missing and held up with zip ties

full exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside inner and outer sills/steps corroded and holed very close to prescribed area

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four wheel arches corroded

center rear seat belt locking device worn

chasis corroded

drivers door holed and corroded

front and rear tyres different size but same on each axle

nearside inner sill holed and corroded

nearside outter sill holed and corroded

offside inner sill holed and corroded

offside outter sill holed and corroded

passenger door corroded

tailgate holed and corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 124,234 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four wheel arches corroded

center rear seat belt locking device worn

chasis corroded

drivers door holed and corroded

nearside inner sill holed and corroded

nearside outter sill holed and corroded

offside inner sill holed and corroded

offside outter sill holed and corroded

passenger door corroded

tailgate holed and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 113,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cat converter missing due to change over point and new engine fitted.

center exhaust mount deteriated

front and rear tyres different sizes

front arches corroded

fuel flap corroded

gear selector tied up

handbrake return spring snapped

nearside front wing damaged

offside and nearside inner sills holed and corroded

offside front side light slightly dull

offside rear arch corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cat converter missing due to change over point and new engine fitted.

center exhaust mount deteriated

front and rear tyres different sizes

front arches corroded

fuel flap corroded

gear selector tied up

handbrake return spring snapped

nearside front wing damaged

offside and nearside inner sills holed and corroded

offside front side light slightly dull

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 92,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,000 miles

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

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

nearside inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not with in any prescribed area

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 114,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 112,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 108,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 108,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K565 HAU is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K565 HAU, 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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K565 HAU is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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