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B3 NWB

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 122,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 116,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,889 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 106,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 94,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,442 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,211 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,211 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,733 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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B3 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 NWB, 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 B3 NWB registered?

B3 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is B3 NWB safe to buy?

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