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OV59 UHU

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,529 mi
Last recorded142,529 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,529 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 138,187 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,284 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.tyres do not comply with vehicle weight

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,876 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Fuel flap incorrectly positioned (out of shape)

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

n/s/r tyre tred low

o/s/f tyre tred low

o/s/r tyre tred low

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,876 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front wipers smearing

Fuel flap incorrectly positioned (out of shape)

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

n/s/r tyre tred low

o/s/f tyre tred low

o/s/r tyre tred low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,169 miles

fuel flap damaged not closing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel flap damaged not closing

tailgate not opening from out side

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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OV59 UHU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OV59 UHU, 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 OV59 UHU registered?

OV59 UHU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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