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KG53 MMS

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,579 mi
Last recorded116,579 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 MMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,341 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,340 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside handle also inop (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,255 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in zone B not encroaching 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 63,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in zone B not encroaching 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,140 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 55,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,248 miles

various scratches and damage over vehicle

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch plastics damaged and broken

oil leaks rear lift(ramp)

trims missing front bumper rear bumper loose nearside and trim loose above bumper

Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyre pressures low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner wheel arch plastics damaged and broken

offside rear shock absorber weak

oil leaks rear lift(ramp)

trims missing front bumper rear bumper loose nearside and trim loose above bumper

various scratches and damage over vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,834 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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KG53 MMS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KG53 MMS, 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 KG53 MMS registered?

KG53 MMS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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The MOT history for KG53 MMS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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