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BV61 VPD

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,929 mi
Last recorded100,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 100,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust middle and rear boxes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,018 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,391 miles

offside front brake binding(on limit)

towbar corroded (on limit)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,663 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main support bar and brackets (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main support bar and brackets (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,543 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tow bar bracket corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,065 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear & centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,808 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily lipped and pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily lipped and pitting (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,203 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on the edges of the tread

Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,775 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,075 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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BV61 VPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV61 VPD, 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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BV61 VPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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