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H463 SWG

1991 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,822 mi
Last recorded170,822 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle131,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 SWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 170,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 170,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 169,945 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 169,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to metal brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 169,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 169,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,990 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 167,987 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 166,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 166,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering arm (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,787 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 165,785 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 164,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 164,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 164,083 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 164,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 162,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 162,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 158,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 156,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,314 miles

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

nearside front side light slow to light up

Pass 3 Aug 2009 148,802 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 145,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 138,496 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 138,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,174 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 13,174 miles

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

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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H463 SWG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,785 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 H463 SWG, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H463 SWG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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