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AU65 YBY

2015 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,730 mi
Last recorded95,730 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle59,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 YBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,730 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,806 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,340 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 85,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,417 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 82,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,841 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-55 R17 103Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 67,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,594 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 55,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AU65 YBY is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 59,888 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 AU65 YBY, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU65 YBY is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is AU65 YBY safe to buy?

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