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KW59 LGJ

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,803 mi
Last recorded190,803 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 190,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 180,193 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 177,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 168,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 159,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 152,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 152,505 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 128,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,096 miles

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

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

middle and rear silencers deteriating

Fail 14 Dec 2016 119,096 miles

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

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

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

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

middle and rear silencers deteriating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to limit bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,735 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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KW59 LGJ 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW59 LGJ, 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 KW59 LGJ registered?

KW59 LGJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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The MOT history for KW59 LGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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