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A3 RSY

2014 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle59,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 77,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 77,724 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,390 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,561 miles

rear inner brake pads low and edges of rear discs corroded lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,216 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside and nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,312 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside and nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A3 RSY is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A3 RSY, 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

How do I check the history of A3 RSY?

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What year was A3 RSY registered?

A3 RSY is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is A3 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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