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CU51 ALF

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,365 mi
Last recorded37,365 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle42,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ALF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 37,365 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 37,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,646 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 21,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 12,148 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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CU51 ALF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,290 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 CU51 ALF, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU51 ALF?

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What year was CU51 ALF registered?

CU51 ALF is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 November 2018.

Is CU51 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 ALF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU51 ALF have outstanding finance?

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