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J20 RRS

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,064 mi
Last recorded169,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 RRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 169,064 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 169,062 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 167,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 166,075 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 163,985 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 163,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,901 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 156,477 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,320 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 147,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,128 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,126 miles

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,126 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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J20 RRS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc 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 J20 RRS, 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 J20 RRS registered?

J20 RRS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is J20 RRS safe to buy?

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