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DG61 YZR

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,052 miles

Central Rear exhaust system slightly corroded / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded / in-complete (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded / in-complete (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 1 - 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,052 miles

Central Rear exhaust system slightly corroded / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded / in-complete (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has slight edge wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded / in-complete (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 1 - 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount noisy

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres showing signs of inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres showing some degree of wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 16 Oct 2021 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres showing some degree of wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,002 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,466 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 46,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,348 miles

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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DG61 YZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG61 YZR, 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 DG61 YZR registered?

DG61 YZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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