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AU02 KKV

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

193,651 mi
Last recorded193,651 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 193,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 193,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 188,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 182,986 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 182,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 176,409 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 176,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 170,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 162,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 162,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 158,117 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 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 158,114 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 153,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 151,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 128,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,260 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S AND N/S/R UPPER BRAKE PIPE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,367 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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AU02 KKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AU02 KKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 KKV registered?

AU02 KKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is AU02 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 KKV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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