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BG61 VXF

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VXF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,009 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

surface corrosion across rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 113,905 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,632 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,990 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 94,982 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,394 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,129 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,124 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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BG61 VXF is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,592 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 Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 VXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG61 VXF registered?

BG61 VXF is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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