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BG10 FEP

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,823 mi
Last recorded165,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front suspension component's corroded both sides

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

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Strut towers corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded both sides n

Fail 26 Jun 2026 165,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 165,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust outer casing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower coil spring lower cup/rubber missing.

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

washer pipe leak

Fail 27 Jun 2025 165,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust outer casing corrosion

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code cleared and stayed off for period of test if light returns on seak service or repair (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower coil spring lower cup/rubber missing.

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

washer pipe leak

Pass 27 Jun 2024 165,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust outer layer poor/rusty.

front screen wash pipe split on the n/s.

n/s/r brake disc surface rust.

o/s/r coil spring lower cup/rubber missing.

orange DPF light on dash.

various large stone chips in front screen.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 165,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust outer layer poor/rusty.

front screen wash pipe split on the n/s.

n/s/r brake disc surface rust.

o/s/r coil spring lower cup/rubber missing.

orange DPF light on dash.

various large stone chips in front screen.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 164,848 miles

centre exhaust outer layer poor.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 164,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust outer layer poor.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 162,355 miles

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty. engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 160,605 miles

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

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

cv joint noise on road test

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 160,006 miles

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/r inner brake pad getting low.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,167 miles

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm and valve cracked/perished.

n/s/r tyre worn very uneven inner edge.

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm and valve cracked/perished.

o/s/r tyre worn very uneven inner edge and outer side wall has slight damage.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 150,928 miles

n/s/r tyre un-even tread on inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2016 150,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases req-welding. (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system missing drive belt missing. (2.3.6)

n/s/r tyre un-even tread on inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,084 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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BG10 FEP is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BG10 FEP, 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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BG10 FEP is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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