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CA66 VBF

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle51,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 VBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,539 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,384 miles

Middle row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,783 miles

Centre row seats not fitted at time of test

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,587 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 68,587 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 51,816 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure base swivel location pin was not secure prior test allowing seat to turn to rear. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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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CA66 VBF 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 77.8%.

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 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 CA66 VBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA66 VBF registered?

CA66 VBF is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is CA66 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 VBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA66 VBF have outstanding finance?

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