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BU02 FRX

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,510 mi
Last recorded244,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 244,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 232,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 226,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 220,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 218,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 214,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,913 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 206,390 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 196,810 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres have slight wear on inner edges

center exhaust box rusty

offside mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 161,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,070 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,017 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,635 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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BU02 FRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU02 FRX, 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 BU02 FRX registered?

BU02 FRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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