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S11 BVA

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

232,740 mi
Last recorded232,740 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 232,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 229,943 miles

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

brake pad warning light broken

near side hand-brake lever does not return to stop

no rear seats fitted

play in both inner track rod ends

several cooling pipes un-clipped

Fail 6 Aug 2015 229,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad warning light broken

near side hand-brake lever does not return to stop

no rear seats fitted

play in both inner track rod ends

several cooling pipes un-clipped

Pass 12 Aug 2014 228,736 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2014 228,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2013 228,510 miles

nearside front step corroded

whole underside coverd in grease

Fail 8 Jul 2013 228,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door step corroded

whole underside coated in grease

Fail 28 May 2012 217,027 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front down pipe rubbing on front roll bar

front lamps starting to deteriate

horn low note (only one working)

Pass 28 May 2012 217,027 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front down pipe rubbing on front roll bar

front lamps starting to deteriate

horn low note (only one working)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 202,403 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 202,400 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front inner tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 190,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 190,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 180,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 180,292 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 170,663 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 170,663 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 159,855 miles

brake pedal rubber in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 147,209 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 147,209 miles

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

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 BVA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 147,556 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 BVA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S11 BVA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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