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NSJ 160

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSJ 160
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 50,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 41,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,844 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 17,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking and nail in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,817 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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NSJ 160 is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NSJ 160, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NSJ 160 registered?

NSJ 160 is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is NSJ 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSJ 160 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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