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BD52 VWK

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,252 mi
Last recorded198,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 198,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking in tread in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 197,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 196,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 May 2024 196,520 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 196,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2021 196,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 190,560 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 190,558 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 183,356 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2018 171,466 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 141,389 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 131,686 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 113,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,034 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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BD52 VWK 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 BD52 VWK, 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 BD52 VWK registered?

BD52 VWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BD52 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 VWK 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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