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CV57 BGU

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,855 mi
Last recorded171,855 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 171,855 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

wishbone bushes slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2025 171,824 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2024 161,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

beam image weak

Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 144,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative on caliper (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 129,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust center box severely deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,374 miles

Lower slight corrosion to a number of items in various areas and locations

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

a number of covers prevent the full inspection of a number of items

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive **STRONG ADVISE** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,158 miles

poor exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 44,116 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Sep 2010 25,285 miles

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

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

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

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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CV57 BGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV57 BGU, 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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CV57 BGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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