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K142 CVV

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,005 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills and body corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Fail 20 May 2015 48,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills and body corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,302 miles

both front inner wheel arches behind front wheels corroding - advise attention

both inner sills below door steps corroding - advise attention

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

both rear side valances behind rear bumper corroding & bumper insecure on n/s - adviose attention

diesel spill pipes between no2,3 & 4 injectors starting to deteriorate & seep slightly

drivers seat belt webbing starting to wear/fray slightly on one edge

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal requirements

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front inner wheel arches behind front wheels corroding - advise attention

both inner sills below door steps corroding - advise attention

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

both rear side valances behind rear bumper corroding & bumper insecure on n/s - adviose attention

drivers seat belt webbing starting to wear/fray slightly on one edge

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald slight feul leak slight rust on rear hand brake cables new rear road coil spring fit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,347 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 13,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,468 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 12,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 5,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

alternator belt slack

fluid loss o/s/r brake drum

front number plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt webbing melted

o/s lower ball joint dust cap split

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,998 miles

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

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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K142 CVV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K142 CVV, 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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What year was K142 CVV registered?

K142 CVV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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