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L317 APH

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 APH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,474 miles

Corrosion at OSF outer sill.

Front brake pads low.

Heavy corrosion at NSF outer sill.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

NSF tyre heavily worn at shoulders.

Rear brake load compensator linkage very close to ramp carrier.

Pass 28 May 2010 104,849 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 May 2009 98,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 93,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 91,295 miles

brake pads worn low † †o/s c/v boot slight weep † †o/s bottom ball joint boot slight split † †n/s/r bumper missing † †n/s body damage

Pass 22 May 2006 86,794 miles

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

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

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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L317 APH is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L317 APH, 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 L317 APH registered?

L317 APH is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L317 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L317 APH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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