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FJ59 SZC

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 SZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 166,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,825 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2024 158,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,720 miles

slight play in o/s rack end. exhaust rusty,

Fail 24 Mar 2023 153,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in o/s rack end. exhaust rusty,

Pass 5 Jan 2022 151,705 miles

f/n/s strut slight seepage of oil.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,911 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

tail box rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

tail box rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,042 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,224 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,181 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,547 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,519 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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FJ59 SZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ59 SZC, 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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What year was FJ59 SZC registered?

FJ59 SZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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