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GL10 UCY

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,845 mi
Last recorded165,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 165,845 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 165,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 159,983 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 159,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,605 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 154,604 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front top mount bearings slightly notchy

Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,843 miles

Both prop shaft mounts rubber bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 136,843 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both prop shaft mounts rubber bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 121,880 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,367 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,639 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Parking brake only just met pass criteria

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,203 miles

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,203 miles

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,673 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,196 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front 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 no. plate light slightly dull

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,496 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

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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GL10 UCY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL10 UCY, 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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GL10 UCY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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