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L263 XOU

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,979 mi
Last recorded66,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel well, behind front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and inside door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel well, behind front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (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 Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Corrosion to inner wheel arches in front of wheels, not within prescribed area at present

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake and side lights slightly dim compared to nearside

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

Power steering judders slightly when turning wheels while stationary

Rear Corrosion to floor behind rear wheels, not within prescribed area at present

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,961 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,616 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,440 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,906 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,126 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,632 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,714 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,015 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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L263 XOU is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L263 XOU, 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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What year was L263 XOU registered?

L263 XOU is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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