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AJ11 PFX

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 PFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,402 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,392 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 135,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 128,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,903 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,897 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 88,362 miles

Exhaust system insecure center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,234 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,187 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,108 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AJ11 PFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AJ11 PFX, 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 AJ11 PFX registered?

AJ11 PFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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