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CH53 TUS

2015 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,128 mi
Last recorded76,128 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle59,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 TUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,128 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,747 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,914 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led bulb unreliable intermitant (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,914 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2554518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 55,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,076 miles

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

bulb failure light on but all lights working

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bulb warning on dash

o/s/r headlamp levelling sensor broken

Fail 13 Dec 2017 31,031 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

bulb warning on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r headlamp levelling sensor broken

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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CH53 TUS is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 59,888 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 CH53 TUS, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CH53 TUS registered?

CH53 TUS is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is CH53 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH53 TUS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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