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L196 FPK

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 163,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 163,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,975 miles

front/rear wheels and tyres are different in type and size!

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 125,968 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 122,707 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 122,687 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,589 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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L196 FPK is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L196 FPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L196 FPK registered?

L196 FPK is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is L196 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 FPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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