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AU52 NHC

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,701 mi
Last recorded300,701 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 300,701 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Dec 2013 296,429 miles

crack in screen

Pass 18 Dec 2012 286,339 miles

crack in screen not in zone a

Fail 14 Dec 2012 286,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

crack in screen not in zone a

Pass 16 Dec 2011 272,007 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack inner ball slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2011 272,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s steering rack inner ball slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 256,189 miles

Advise N/S & O/S outer cill starting to blister

Advise slight play in the O/S/F inner steering rack joint

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 237,909 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns+os front anti roll bar play in tie bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 223,509 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 209,871 miles

advise center exhaust joint loose tighten as soon as possible

advise slight play in n/s front inner rack assemblys adjust or replace as soon as possible

advise steel pipe on n/s front caliper rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 29 Jun 2006 189,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 189,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Leak on front exhaust pipe

Brake warning light on

Centre middle rear seat belt webbing plucked

Front bumper damaged

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and cuts in tread. Spare tyre worn to wear bars

Wear in front anti-roll bar link arm bushes

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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AU52 NHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU52 NHC, 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 AU52 NHC registered?

AU52 NHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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