MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
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))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.
Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.
Emmision check passed / not detected
Nearside Front shock absorber very weak
Nearside no.plate lamp weak
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear exhaust deteriorating
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
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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