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55 WVW

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,706 mi
Last recorded71,706 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 71,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

dash warning of low tyre pressure

Pass 1 May 2025 65,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,662 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 59,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,542 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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55 WVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 51,742 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 55 WVW, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 WVW registered?

55 WVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is 55 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 WVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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