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AF52 GXC

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

247,988 mi
Last recorded247,988 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 247,988 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 246,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe from calliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe from calliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 246,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe from calliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe from calliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 245,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 245,662 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking auxiliary heater system (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside little or no effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil low just above minimum

Water leaks on heater hose and on plastic to rubber joints

Pass 17 Jun 2021 244,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 244,187 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 242,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 241,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 239,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 237,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 234,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 234,212 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 229,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

stone chip nearside front headlight

Pass 21 Dec 2012 223,379 miles

brake warning light on

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Fail 19 Dec 2012 223,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 19 Dec 2011 219,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 209,354 miles

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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AF52 GXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 146,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 GXC, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF52 GXC registered?

AF52 GXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AF52 GXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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