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B4 VVW

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,617 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit cracked /lens loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 96,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit cracked /lens loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,203 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,736 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B4 VVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B4 VVW, 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 B4 VVW registered?

B4 VVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is B4 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 VVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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