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BS55 BER

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,925 mi
Last recorded33,925 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS55 BER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,711 miles

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

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 22,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,807 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 21,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 20,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,827 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,944 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Oct 2014 16,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,934 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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BS55 BER is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 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 BS55 BER, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS55 BER registered?

BS55 BER is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is BS55 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS55 BER shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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