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BT17 OGW

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,145 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 84,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 68,041 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,385 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 OGW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGW, 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

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What year was BT17 OGW registered?

BT17 OGW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is BT17 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 OGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT17 OGW have outstanding finance?

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