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B11 SBV

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,519 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,552 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,960 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,192 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 23,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B11 SBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,698 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 B11 SBV, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B11 SBV registered?

B11 SBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is B11 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SBV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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