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AK57 RZB

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

285,641 mi
Last recorded285,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 285,641 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 273,386 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 260,059 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 259,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 250,868 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 240,634 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 240,634 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 230,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 225,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 213,974 miles

!! BAD OIL LEAK NOTED !!

Pass 15 May 2018 208,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 192,502 miles

Centre And Rear exhaust boxes poor condition / rusty

Centre high level stop lamp not working/lens missing

Cracks to front registration plate

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2016 175,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 2mm

Note. spare tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner /outer edges

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2016 175,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 2mm

Note. spare tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner /outer edges

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 20 May 2015 159,596 miles

EML ON

Pass 5 Dec 2014 154,251 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Dec 2014 154,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,782 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 142,782 miles

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

EML Light indicates a fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,153 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/- n/s centre seats unable to cheak seat belts

wear to front tyres

Fail 1 Dec 2011 122,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to o/s/- n/s centre seats unable to cheak seat belts

wear to front tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2010 101,476 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)

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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AK57 RZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK57 RZB, 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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AK57 RZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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