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BX14 SZU

2014 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,788 mi
Last recorded152,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle59,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX14 SZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 152,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 152,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 139,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 125,462 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,809 miles

Both exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking & secure

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 110,220 miles

exhaust system corroded not leaking any gases

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,192 miles

Nearside tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mid silencer corroded but leak-free and secure

exhaust rear silencer corroded but leak-free and secure

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,269 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,549 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,086 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,516 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 25,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BX14 SZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,410 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 BX14 SZU, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BX14 SZU registered?

BX14 SZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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