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BD02 HNE

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

214,165 mi
Last recorded214,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 214,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 214,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 211,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 211,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 206,269 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 206,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 200,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 200,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 193,079 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 193,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 193,028 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged all three. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside inner rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged loose on seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear. (1.2.1 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill damaged.

Nearside step loose.

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front top. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 182,487 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 182,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 164,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 160,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 140,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe within wheel arch (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear axle brakes could not be tested due to brake pipe bursting during test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 136,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 128,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 128,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 120,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 111,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 100,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 82,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,046 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,891 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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BD02 HNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD02 HNE, 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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BD02 HNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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