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P783 KFC

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,694 mi
Last recorded206,694 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 206,694 miles

nearside sill corroding

rear exhaust pipe into box corroding and blowing slightly

signs of water leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 200,672 miles

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 189,004 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2008 189,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 167,777 miles

rear exhaust box rubbers splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2006 158,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 145,623 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 145,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P783 KFC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 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 P783 KFC, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P783 KFC?

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What year was P783 KFC registered?

P783 KFC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P783 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 KFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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