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AP18 MKD

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle42,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 MKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 108,590 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint ball joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers don't clear windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn corroded pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AP18 MKD is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,290 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 AP18 MKD, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP18 MKD registered?

AP18 MKD is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is AP18 MKD safe to buy?

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