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L123 PAL

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 PAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 173,520 miles

All brake hoses covered in black material

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 173,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All brake hoses covered in black material

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 173,415 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen unbonded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides at shock absorber mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 172,074 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides at shock absorber mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 170,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre deteriorated and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area in both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 170,422 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper spring and shock mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 170,387 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in poor condition very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides very corroded outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 167,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

rear inner arches / suspension arm mountings corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 167,589 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

rear inner arches / suspension arm mountings corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,465 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides only working on half of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty [dust cover]

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced suspension mounting both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively both sides (6.1.6 (a))

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 25 Mar 2022 164,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides only working on half of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty [dust cover]

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced suspension mounting both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively both sides (6.1.6 (a))

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,585 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective system very thin and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor holed and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 162,585 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective system very thin and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor holed and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 160,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks outer casing corroded n/sr o/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2020 160,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks outer casing corroded n/sr o/s/r

Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,636 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front bumper inner supports holed and corroded

both front inner wheel archs corroded

both sills corroded

o/s/f inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 156,336 miles

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

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

both front inner arch bumper supports holed and corroded but not considered a supporting panel

inner and outer sills in centre holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers veiw

Pass 13 Mar 2017 153,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 153,056 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 148,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 144,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 144,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 142,019 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,682 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

corrosion to various suspension components

offside rear seat belt stalk missing

Fail 20 Apr 2013 138,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

corrosion to various suspension components

offside rear seat belt stalk missing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 137,058 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

brake pipesrusting

front chassis rails rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2012 137,058 miles

brake pipesrusting

front chassis rails rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 132,199 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 132,191 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 128,115 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 124,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 120,464 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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L123 PAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 156,514 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 L123 PAL, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L123 PAL is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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