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DG61 ZCT

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,688 mi
Last recorded171,688 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ZCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 171,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Wear sensor this side. Warning lamp is on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone consul bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central to rear sill panel deformed / bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear / rear seat missing. Seat and seat belt not tested.

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear / rear seat missing. Seat and seat belt not tested.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 157,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush weak / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges of tread low. Side wall scuffed. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing held in place by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of outer sill slightly deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush weak / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges of tread worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing held in place by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Moisture / condensation inside lamp. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture / condensation inside lamp unit. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 157,265 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate insecure Clip on plastic surround holding plate in place open. (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust boot split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing, release button exposed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Weak operation / outer casing rotten. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Centre sliding door / electrically latched inoperative. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust boot split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Undertray insecure Plastic undertray smashed / partially missing / insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Weak operation / outer casing rotten. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush weak / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges of tread low. Side wall scuffed. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing held in place by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of outer sill slightly deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush weak / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges of tread worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing held in place by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Moisture / condensation inside lamp. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture / condensation inside lamp unit. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. Small cut tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 143,616 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure Spare wheel missing. Tightened securing bolt. (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. Small cut tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 131,760 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 131,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box cover loose

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,899 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 105,899 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,965 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,325 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 60,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,173 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail osr tyre

the osf fog lamp lense is damaged

the rear silencer outer shell is corroded

undertrays

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,712 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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DG61 ZCT is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG61 ZCT, 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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DG61 ZCT is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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