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BF11 UUS

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 UUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,281 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,402 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,695 miles

Exhaust centre and rear section, outer skin heavily corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 2.0mm

Offside Front tyre worn 1.6mm

both front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres worn low

both rear inside brake pads worn low

brake inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn 2.0mm

Offside Front tyre worn 1.6mm

both front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres worn low

both rear inside brake pads worn low

brake inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,755 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,292 miles

vehicle fitted with winter tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle fitted with winter tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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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BF11 UUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BF11 UUS, 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 BF11 UUS registered?

BF11 UUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is BF11 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 UUS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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