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BK15 TNL

2015 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle59,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,172 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both exhaust silencers corroded and peeling

Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,170 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both exhaust silencers corroded and peeling

Pass 28 Jan 2023 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge, worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges and to 3mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic levelling system (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges and to 3mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 29 Jan 2021 41,907 miles

Centre box corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,433 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but no leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,012 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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BK15 TNL is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 59,888 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 BK15 TNL, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK15 TNL registered?

BK15 TNL is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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