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AK61 VJD

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,914 mi
Last recorded133,914 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 133,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,892 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 120,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,411 miles

exhaust centre and backbox corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,405 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,547 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,273 miles

Front bumper damaged (not likely to cause injury)

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Dec 2017 91,848 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,145 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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AK61 VJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 VJD registered?

AK61 VJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is AK61 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VJD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK61 VJD have outstanding finance?

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