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AJ02 HBE

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

283,083 mi
Last recorded283,083 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 283,083 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 276,094 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

pad warning light on

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 267,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 257,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 256,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2018 256,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 250,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 237,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 225,820 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 210,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 196,121 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 196,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 178,777 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 164,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 133,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 116,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 101,274 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,869 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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AJ02 HBE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ02 HBE, 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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AJ02 HBE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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