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B8 JEL

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,765 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 76,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,682 miles

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

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 JEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JEL, 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 JEL registered?

B8 JEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is B8 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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