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C12 RKB

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,079 mi
Last recorded187,079 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 187,079 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 177,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 166,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 166,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 154,612 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm adrift

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 154,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm adrift

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 146,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seatbelt catch outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 146,396 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seatbelt catch outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 120,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken on driveshaft (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective on Row 2 (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing missing from bumper (1.5.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Offside lamp very badly deteriorated) ( dirty inside unit (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,744 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on the inner tread band area.

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the outer tread band area.

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner tread band area.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip has come off the boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb installed incorrectly (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner and outer shoulder areas

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner tread band area

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,326 miles

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

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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C12 RKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C12 RKB, 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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C12 RKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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