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BG57 DHL

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,830 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,383 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,401 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 122,060 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 122,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 114,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 112,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 110,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,682 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,615 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,752 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,670 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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BG57 DHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 BG57 DHL, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG57 DHL registered?

BG57 DHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is BG57 DHL safe to buy?

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