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CHU 1B

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,264 mi
Last recorded195,264 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 1B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 195,264 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 195,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 184,917 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 184,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 164,930 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2023 164,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 May 2022 151,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Fail 4 May 2022 151,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,510 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 132,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,556 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,898 miles

Child seat fitted to NSF seat - unable to test seatbelt

Child seat fitted to OSR seat - unable to test seatbelt

Fail 28 Dec 2017 93,898 miles

Child seat fitted to NSF seat - unable to test seatbelt

Child seat fitted to OSR seat - unable to test seatbelt

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,594 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 11 Dec 2014 70,965 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2013 67,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,453 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,873 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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CHU 1B is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CHU 1B, 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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CHU 1B is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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