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DG11 YRX

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,611 mi
Last recorded138,611 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 YRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 138,611 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 138,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,121 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,730 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 118,724 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not light on dash (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 92,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 70,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,779 miles

NSR Tyre worn on outer edge. Cut on OSF tyre.

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,779 miles

NSR Tyre worn on outer edge. Cut on OSF tyre.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 35,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,395 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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DG11 YRX is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG11 YRX, 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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What year was DG11 YRX registered?

DG11 YRX is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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