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BT57 EKL

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,249 mi
Last recorded131,249 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,249 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,817 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn due to rubber torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 112,919 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp plastic damaged

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Upper stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2024 112,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt clasp plastic damaged

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Upper stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2023 104,555 miles

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2023 104,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 97,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 89,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,521 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,320 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,312 miles

outer cover on exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,780 miles

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,232 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r+o/s middle+n/s middle

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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BT57 EKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT57 EKL, 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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BT57 EKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is BT57 EKL safe to buy?

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