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F9 BKA

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests45 (31 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate68.9%

Mileage

225,939 mi
Last recorded225,939 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 BKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

31 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 225,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 237,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 210,549 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

front subframe and both sides rear sills slightly corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 225,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 199,961 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear brake check and clean

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at front flexi and back box

front brake discs pitted and corroded

offside rear park brake linkage sticking causing slight binding

rear number plate lamp flickering,advise replace

Fail 30 Oct 2023 199,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise rear brake check and clean

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at front flexi and back box

front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear park brake linkage sticking causing slight binding

rear number plate lamp flickering,advise replace

Pass 24 Jan 2023 216,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 190,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 211,353 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 211,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure support bracket very insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close too cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack insecure (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 184,550 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 184,548 miles

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

Brake cable damaged handbrake - front and rear cable sections are heavily frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 207,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 207,003 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 178,321 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2020 178,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 173,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 200,624 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 200,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 195,545 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 191,152 miles

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jun 2017 191,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Nov 2016 151,330 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 188,806 miles

Front ADVISE Slight play in front rubber steering rack mountain bushes x4

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 188,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and snapped off (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack insecure four mountain bolts loose making excess play in rubber mountain bushes (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,329 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER COVER CORODDED

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 185,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 185,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 181,242 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 181,189 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Coolant level low.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 172,504 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 172,417 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp not working

van wet at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 163,304 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S and N/S front brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

O/S front CV boot starting to deteriorate.

Primary handbrake cable starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 163,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S and N/S front brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

O/S front CV boot starting to deteriorate.

Primary handbrake cable starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 151,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 151,390 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 141,474 miles

minor damage to n/s/r light

slight grease sepage to o/s/f cv. boot

Pass 6 Jan 2010 136,419 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 127,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,321 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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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F9 BKA is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.9%.

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 F9 BKA, 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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F9 BKA is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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