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L20 HEX

1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan90,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 HEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,527 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 138,774 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2025 138,774 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 138,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 138,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,302 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 30 May 2022 132,586 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 129,254 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2020 126,103 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 126,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,083 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion in offside door step/inner sill

Fail 4 Apr 2018 120,077 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion in offside door step/inner sill

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,627 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 111,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 111,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,924 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 97,413 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,517 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 90,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,058 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 85,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,998 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 78,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,393 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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L20 HEX is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 90,727 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L20 HEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L20 HEX registered?

L20 HEX is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L20 HEX safe to buy?

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