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D20 TEY

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,100 mi
Last recorded37,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 37,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 34,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 30,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 24,555 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 14,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 176,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 168,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 168,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 168,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

both front shockers appear weak

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 163,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 163,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

brake pad warning light illuminated indicating a fault

undertray insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 158,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 153,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 153,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 149,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 146,779 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED DUE TO (NOT DRIVEN FOR 3 MONTHS)ENGINE REPAIR.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 143,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 143,112 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 141,150 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 141,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Noise from timing belt cover

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 113,878 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 113,857 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,767 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER SILL .

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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D20 TEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue 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 D20 TEY, 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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D20 TEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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