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A8 EGK

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,536 mi
Last recorded76,536 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 76,536 miles

Nearside Front deep cut in side wall of tyre

centre and rear silencer badly corroded

gearbox mounting deteriorated

slight damage to osr seat belt stalk

Fail 28 Jan 2026 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front deep cut in side wall of tyre

centre and rear silencer badly corroded

gearbox mounting deteriorated

slight damage to osr seat belt stalk

Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes are worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,428 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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A8 EGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A8 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 EGK registered?

A8 EGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is A8 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 EGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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