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D17 MAL

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,210 mi
Last recorded225,210 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 225,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 222,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 220,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 218,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear back box corroded and outer cover coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 214,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 213,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 210,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 200,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 193,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 184,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 175,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 160,885 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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D17 MAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D17 MAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 MAL registered?

D17 MAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is D17 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 MAL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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