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AK17 AUM

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 AUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,270 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,350 miles

Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling strutt (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling strutt (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe swollen under protective coating

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 83,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 62,268 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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AK17 AUM is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AK17 AUM, 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 AK17 AUM registered?

AK17 AUM is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AK17 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 AUM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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