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B8 JBB

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 156,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 156,642 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 132,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,038 miles

Front pads starting to wear rear inner pads starting to wear.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2022 93,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edge's wearing uneven on tread's inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 89,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 51,732 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 36,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,165 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,395 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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B8 JBB is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B8 JBB, 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 B8 JBB registered?

B8 JBB is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is B8 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JBB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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