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AD16 FVH

2016 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle55,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 FVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

stone chip to window screen

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 36,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Complete rear row. ()

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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AD16 FVH is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 AD16 FVH, 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 10 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 AD16 FVH registered?

AD16 FVH is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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The MOT history for AD16 FVH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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