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HJ10 HCZ

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,629 mi
Last recorded190,629 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 HCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 190,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 190,624 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 181,600 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 181,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 170,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,646 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer skin almost coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 160,644 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer skin almost coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,827 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2021 149,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

emissions too low to read

rear brake pads worn

tyre presure warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,780 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,988 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 84,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ10 HCZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ10 HCZ, 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 HJ10 HCZ registered?

HJ10 HCZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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The MOT history for HJ10 HCZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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