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L197 TBD

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,597 mi
Last recorded135,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 135,597 miles

nearside frontlower and upper ball joints slight play,offside upper ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,510 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch coroided

Offside Front inner wheel arch coroided

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 130,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch coroided

Offside Front inner wheel arch coroided

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,481 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 130,481 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,569 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 121,554 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 101,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 91,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 91,490 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,490 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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L197 TBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L197 TBD, 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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L197 TBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 March 1994.

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