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AJ52 RNF

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

218,233 mi
Last recorded218,233 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 218,233 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe small hole /slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer needs attention

Nearside Rear sliding door damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

washer bottle leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2024 216,152 miles

Boot area full unable to check prescribed areas.

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn thru to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Nearside Door has damage.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe next to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear belts not tested-no seats in rear and boot area full!

Fail 19 Mar 2024 216,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Boot area full unable to check prescribed areas.

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn thru to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Nearside Door has damage.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe next to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear belts not tested-no seats in rear and boot area full!

Pass 3 Apr 2023 206,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 200,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 197,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 13 May 2021 197,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 May 2020 140,340 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 187,771 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 177,765 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 177,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 172,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2017 164,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2017 164,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 153,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 153,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 142,112 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 142,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 133,169 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 133,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 122,291 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 122,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 108,326 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 98,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 87,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 78,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,944 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 66,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ52 RNF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AJ52 RNF, 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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AJ52 RNF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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