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AJ52 HTG

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,613 mi
Last recorded200,613 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 200,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 195,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 191,490 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both brake back plates corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 189,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 189,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum close to empty (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 177,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 177,842 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil excessively overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers?? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 172,688 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 172,688 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 166,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,941 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear ferrules corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 157,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deteriorated 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 157,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 157,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 154,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 154,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 153,694 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 139,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2011 139,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2010 116,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,091 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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AJ52 HTG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ52 HTG, 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 HTG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AJ52 HTG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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