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AV11 FHN

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,521 mi
Last recorded122,521 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 FHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,521 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 122,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 95,489 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull showing rust in area

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape inner edge

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on the inner edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 55,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on the inner edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,445 miles

bellypan and floor covers fitted

both front tyres at 2mm

n/s/f floor cover insecure/locking device missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,087 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing to outer sidewalls

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape at inner edges and nearly devoide of tread . (would advise replacement for safety)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,087 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing to outer sidewalls

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape at inner edges and nearly devoide of tread . (would advise replacement for safety)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,650 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/R tyre tread stepped on inner edge

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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AV11 FHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV11 FHN, 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 AV11 FHN registered?

AV11 FHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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