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A23 MLS

2014 Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle59,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,794 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,432 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,952 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges cracking, stepped and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges cracking, stepped and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,109 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,078 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner 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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A23 MLS is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,410 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 A23 MLS, 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 12 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 A23 MLS registered?

A23 MLS is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 February 2014.

Is A23 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MLS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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