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125 CLT

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration125 CLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,253 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,728 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,843 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,242 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,391 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,456 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,234 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,923 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,253 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,179 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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125 CLT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 125 CLT, 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 125 CLT registered?

125 CLT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 125 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 125 CLT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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