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AK02 YHT

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,668 mi
Last recorded153,668 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 153,668 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 153,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,805 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 145,661 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,591 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 98,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,714 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,430 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,430 miles

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

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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AK02 YHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK02 YHT, 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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AK02 YHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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