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AK10 ZBE

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

275,411 mi
Last recorded275,411 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 ZBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 275,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 275,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 268,424 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 268,423 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 259,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension arms have some heavy surface corrosion in places

exhaust system is heavily corroded in places

front subframe and suspension arms have some heavy surface corrosion in places

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing slightly smooth on inner edges

oil leaks from top of engine area

timing belt upper cover is slightly insecure

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 246,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 244,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 242,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 237,216 miles

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

Unable to carry out emissions test - Zero emissions (VAG Software)

Pass 4 May 2018 217,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 198,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 198,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 187,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 174,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,177 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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AK10 ZBE is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 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 AK10 ZBE, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK10 ZBE is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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