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BF18 UTR

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle42,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,282 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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BF18 UTR is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black 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 BF18 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

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

Is BF18 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UTR 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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