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BG17 KVA

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,960 mi
Last recorded175,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 KVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 175,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 169,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

stone chip / crack in screen but not seriously reducing the view of the road

Pass 14 Oct 2024 141,972 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

add blue light on

Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,657 miles

rear tyres slightly perished and worn slightly uneven

stone chips in front screen

Fail 13 Oct 2023 131,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drl n/s/f not working

rear tyres slightly perished and worn slightly uneven

stone chips in front screen

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,622 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,468 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front door mirrors glass dirty , restricting rear view

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,335 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 70,335 miles

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BG17 KVA is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BG17 KVA, 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 BG17 KVA registered?

BG17 KVA is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is BG17 KVA safe to buy?

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