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BD05 DEX

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,311 mi
Last recorded53,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle42,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 53,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracts slowly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracts slowly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 24,692 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 14,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (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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BD05 DEX is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD05 DEX, 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 BD05 DEX registered?

BD05 DEX is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is BD05 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 DEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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