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AF66 DRV

2016 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle55,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 DRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,478 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,088 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres getting low

windscreen has minor stone chips

Fail 29 Jul 2023 71,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres getting low

oil level low

windscreen has minor stone chips

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,429 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AF66 DRV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF66 DRV, 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 AF66 DRV registered?

AF66 DRV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is AF66 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 DRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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