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S11 BCJ

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,303 mi
Last recorded180,303 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 BCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 180,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 180,030 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 180,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 179,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 179,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 175,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2021 174,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall run flat/ worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2020 173,826 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 May 2020 173,826 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall showing cracks with vehicle not raised

mileage not readable

Fail 7 Aug 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall showing cracks with vehicle not raised

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

mileage not readable

Pass 28 Jun 2017
Fail 22 Jun 2017

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015
Fail 1 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 164,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 164,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 162,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 162,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 160,191 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 156,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 151,561 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls.

Offside headlamp lens' is holed and has condensation inside.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 151,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls.

Offside headlamp lens' is holed and has condensation inside.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 146,831 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter clip not fitted.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 146,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside steering rack gaiter clip not fitted.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 141,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 141,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 284,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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S11 BCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 S11 BCJ, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S11 BCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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