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BN61 WMA

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,325 mi
Last recorded117,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 117,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 101,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,729 miles

Offside Front slight noise heard from top suspension on turn of steering

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,488 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,488 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,334 miles

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,653 miles

Rear exhaust box de-laminating

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

All inner brake pads looking low

Brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All inner brake pads looking low

Brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,755 miles

Emissions unable to be detected

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,543 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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BN61 WMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN61 WMA, 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 BN61 WMA registered?

BN61 WMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 WMA safe to buy?

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