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WD16 BXP

2016 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle55,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 BXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 72,584 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))

Fail 1 May 2025 72,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 70,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system, warning light on

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 36,328 miles

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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))

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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WD16 BXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 55,707 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 WD16 BXP, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WD16 BXP registered?

WD16 BXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is WD16 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD16 BXP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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