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AJ07 JYW

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,922 mi
Last recorded164,922 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,922 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))

exhaust corroded, rear brake pipes corroded,rear coil springs corroded,

Fail 11 Mar 2026 164,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

exhaust corroded, rear brake pipes corroded,rear coil springs corroded,

Pass 11 Feb 2025 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 157,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 157,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 149,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 144,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 140,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 136,328 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper coated in grease

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper coated in grease

Pass 8 May 2017 121,623 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

nsr coil spring corroded

rear seats folded down belts not checked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,928 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 88,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid and rear boxes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald and out of shape on inner edge and valve slightly deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen outside sweapt area

Pass 8 May 2012 59,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,523 miles

rear tyres wearing on indide tread.

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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AJ07 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 AJ07 JYW, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ07 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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