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BT17 OGV

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 103,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2025 99,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 99,376 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter not a solid colour (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,928 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats in rear ... ()

under trays fitted obscuring some items ....both front tyres on 3mm edges have signs of wearing ...

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 57,199 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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BT17 OGV is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT17 OGV, 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 BT17 OGV registered?

BT17 OGV is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is BT17 OGV safe to buy?

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