K90BUS - VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Caravelle, often referred to simply as the VW Caravelle, is a versatile and practical multi-purpose vehicle renowned for its reliability and spaciousness. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the Caravelle has been a popular choice for both families and commercial users since its inception. Introduced in the late 20th century, the model has evolved through various generations, featuring advanced safety and comfort features. Its core attributes include a flexible interior layout, efficient engines, and a reputation for durability, making it a distinctive option in the MPV segment. The Caravelle’s blend of practicality and quality continues to appeal to those seeking a dependable vehicle for both work and leisure.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
This 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (registration K90BUS) is a green diesel MPV with a 2,370cc engine. It was first registered in May 1998 and is currently taxed. The vehicle has a recorded mileage of 339,675 miles. Its latest MOT test was completed on 2 December 2024, with the certificate valid until 7 December 2025. The MOT included advisories for slightly deteriorated front brake hoses, damaged or deteriorated dust covers on track rod end ball joints, corroded rear coil springs, and a worn bush on the offside rear shock absorber. No dangerous issues were noted. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified. Overall, the vehicle remains MOT compliant with minor mechanical advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 339,675 mi
Expires: 07 December 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Failed - 02 December 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 339,671 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed - 04 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 336,667 mi
Expires: 07 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 332,403 mi
Expires: 07 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 06 December 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 332,398 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 328,157 mi
Expires: 07 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis to hubs both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hubs from flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 03 December 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 328,152 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis to hubs both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hubs from flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 07 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 323,505 mi
Expires: 06 December 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 03 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 323,492 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 315,280 mi
Expires: 28 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 29 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 305,413 mi
Expires: 28 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 18 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 305,155 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 26 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 295,065 mi
Expires: 25 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front WINDSCREEN CRACKED
- Advisory Central Front X MEMBER CORRODED
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 25 May 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 295,065 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front WINDSCREEN CRACKED
- Advisory Central Front X MEMBER CORRODED
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 19 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 288,614 mi
Expires: 18 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn inner edge.
- Advisory Both rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Passed - 24 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 280,689 mi
Expires: 23 March 2016
Failed - 24 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 280,689 mi
Passed - 17 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 268,251 mi
Expires: 16 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 12 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 268,143 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 04 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 260,480 mi
Expires: 03 July 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for K90BUS?
The MOT expires on 07 December 2025.
What is the tax status of K90BUS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of K90BUS?
This is a 1998 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 2370cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of K90BUS?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.