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K4 STW

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 STW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 79,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 79,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,807 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,807 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO FLUID LEAK.

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 162,236 miles

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

corrosion present on rear x member

Fail 30 Jun 2010 162,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

corrosion present on rear x member

Pass 13 Feb 2009 154,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 154,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 151,432 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 150,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 150,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 47,904 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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K4 STW is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K4 STW, 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 K4 STW registered?

K4 STW is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K4 STW safe to buy?

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