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BVM 131K

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 131K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 101,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,098 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Engine oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Engine oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,584 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 91,584 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 88,755 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,043 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BVM 131K is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 80,233 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 BVM 131K, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BVM 131K is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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