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C167 JOE

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle74,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 JOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2026 51,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 51,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 48,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,767 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 44,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 18,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,963 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 17,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2016 16,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 11,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 14,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 9,080 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 9,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 6,266 miles

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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C167 JOE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 74,813 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 C167 JOE, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C167 JOE registered?

C167 JOE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is C167 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C167 JOE shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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