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BU51 SUN

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 170,497 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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 156,651 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 156,651 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 147,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 147,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 141,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 208,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 200,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,180 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,499 miles

Emmision check passed / not detected

Nearside Front shock absorber very weak

Nearside no.plate lamp weak

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2017 96,499 miles

Emmision check passed / not detected

Nearside Front shock absorber very weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside no.plate lamp weak

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,709 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre approaching wear bars

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BU51 SUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 SUN, 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 BU51 SUN registered?

BU51 SUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is BU51 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 SUN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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