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BV17 VYW

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 VYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 41,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,199 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges of treads

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,114 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust section corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BV17 VYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver 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 BV17 VYW, 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 BV17 VYW registered?

BV17 VYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is BV17 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 VYW 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.

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