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L888 MSY

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,901 mi
Last recorded107,901 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 107,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play up down movment (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 96,856 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light centre flashers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,642 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,997 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,249 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,369 miles

Central Outer Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,369 miles

Central Outer Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,338 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 46,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,274 miles

vehicle lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,665 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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L888 MSY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,896cc 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 L888 MSY, 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 L888 MSY registered?

L888 MSY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 November 2010.

Is L888 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 MSY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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