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K378 PHT

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

331,306 mi
Last recorded331,306 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 PHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 331,306 miles

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

Nearside Central outer sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

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

Offside Central inner and outer sills holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2021 331,306 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst during test- no results recorded (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Central outer sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

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

Offside Central inner and outer sills holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 331,205 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 331,094 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion in both outer sills

slight corrosion in o/s front jacking point and o/s front chassis below headlamp

Pass 23 May 2014 327,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre cracking

under side rusty

Fail 20 May 2014 327,662 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre cracking

under side rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2012 324,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front chassis corroded but been repaired by welded patches

o/s & n/s sills corroded but been repaired by welded patches . More repair work needed soon

Fail 26 Jun 2012 324,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 314,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 314,031 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 295,215 miles

heat shield on front pipe fouling on anti roll bar

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 295,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield on front pipe fouling on anti roll bar

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 May 2009 26,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fan belt loose

Pass 1 May 2008 246,816 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 244,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake pads low

general underbody corrosion starting

nearside outer sill holed( not in perscribed area )

Pass 20 Apr 2007 216,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 216,796 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 212,281 miles

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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K378 PHT is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in White 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 K378 PHT, 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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K378 PHT is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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