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K145 NFM

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,424 mi
Last recorded186,424 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 NFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 186,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 186,424 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 181,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front inner rack end has play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 177,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 177,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 173,053 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror slightly insecure.

rear seats not fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 173,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 170,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,100 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 166,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

middle seats missing.. brake pipes and under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 161,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 161,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 153,935 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 153,935 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 146,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 146,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 140,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 131,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 126,609 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 126,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K145 NFM is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K145 NFM, 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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K145 NFM is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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