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L174 WCD

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

254,680 mi
Last recorded254,680 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 WCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 254,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

van very corroded on underside

Pass 25 Feb 2025 253,745 miles

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

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front door steps corroded

offside rear upper shock mount corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 250,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 250,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 248,790 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 248,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 247,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2022 247,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 238,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2019 230,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 222,896 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 222,896 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 210,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 210,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 199,032 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 199,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 188,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 180,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 180,597 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 173,924 miles

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 165,928 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 165,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 158,231 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 158,231 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 151,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 145,254 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 136,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 136,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 129,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 122,755 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 122,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L174 WCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L174 WCD, 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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L174 WCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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