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AK61 GTZ

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 125,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 114,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust tail pipe very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,960 miles

windscreen washer slightly reduced output

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 87,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,823 miles

Corrosion to centre silencer - outer skin de-laminating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,401 miles

Corrosion to rear and centre silencers - outer skin de-laminating

Oil level on miimum - topped up with 1L prolife

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some corrosion to exhaust

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,990 miles

Rear mots seat belts not checked as seats stowed away

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Slight corrosion to rear shocks

Spare tyre on 4mm tread depth

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,241 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,526 miles

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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AK61 GTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AK61 GTZ, 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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AK61 GTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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