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CX11 SCZ

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

266,312 mi
Last recorded266,312 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 266,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 255,763 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 248,454 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 248,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 237,004 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded but not excessively (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 237,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded but not excessively (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 226,472 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 226,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 217,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a screw in it as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer in poor condition

n/s under tray cover loose

Pass 3 Feb 2020 212,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front under tray damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2020 212,456 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front under tray damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear warning wires insecure

centre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2019 202,203 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 202,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 190,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 190,710 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 181,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 174,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 105,360 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,360 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

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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CX11 SCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 CX11 SCZ, 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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CX11 SCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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