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C4 BPD

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket corroded

Rear Handbrake cables corroded

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear suspension wants a wax oil treatment

Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,928 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,318 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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C4 BPD is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C4 BPD, 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 C4 BPD registered?

C4 BPD is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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