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AV54 NDA

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,866 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Feb 2026 115,860 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,393 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,382 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,448 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,013 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr2.5mm osf 3mm nsf4mm osr5mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers streaky

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,013 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr2.5mm osf 3mm nsf4mm osr5mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers streaky

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 65,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,916 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Drivers seat not fitted at time of test.

Offside rear tyre bold on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,587 miles

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

drivers seat converted for disabled use no seat fitted .wheel chair locks in place of drivers seat

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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AV54 NDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc 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 AV54 NDA, 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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AV54 NDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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