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BV17 VZR

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 VZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 54,843 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 37,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible EGR pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perishing/cracking plus worn on edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,505 miles

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Reverse sensors detached into bumper

Fail 9 Jun 2020 23,503 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Inspection/service light on in dash

Reverse sensors detached into bumper

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 VZR is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BV17 VZR, 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 BV17 VZR registered?

BV17 VZR is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BV17 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 VZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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