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BF18 UTO

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle42,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,787 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth and worn inner/outer edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2026 71,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth and worn inner/outer edges

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,245 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,961 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2021 35,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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BF18 UTO is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF18 UTO, 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 BF18 UTO registered?

BF18 UTO is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is BF18 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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