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C4 NHT

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,434 mi
Last recorded185,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,791cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 185,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 21 May 2025 184,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 180,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 180,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 177,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2023 177,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 170,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 170,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 165,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 164,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 164,977 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 159,358 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 154,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,724 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 150,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,987 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge,s

Nearside Front inner steering arm has play

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT LOSS OF GREASE BUT NO SPLITS OR TEARS FOUND. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,689 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,720 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,595 miles

o/s center seat belt twisted cover missing n/s/r outer wall cut not too cords

Fail 29 May 2009 59,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s center seat belt twisted cover missing n/s/r outer wall cut not too cords

Pass 27 May 2008 48,431 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,431 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 38,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2006 28,788 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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C4 NHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 C4 NHT, 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 C4 NHT registered?

C4 NHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is C4 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 NHT shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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