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160D893

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D893
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low .

Offside Front tyre getting low .

Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 11,668 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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160D893 is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 74,813 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 160D893, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 160D893 registered?

160D893 is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 February 2011.

Is 160D893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D893 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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