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BJ17 RVE

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,647 mi
Last recorded50,647 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 RVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,647 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 38,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 27,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,125 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 25,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,123 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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BJ17 RVE is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BJ17 RVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ17 RVE?

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What year was BJ17 RVE registered?

BJ17 RVE is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is BJ17 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 RVE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ17 RVE have outstanding finance?

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