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S55 SSC

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 SSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,319 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter cracking, but not leaking grease

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter cracking, but not leaking grease

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,659 miles

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter slightly perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 57,834 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers getting tatty. outer skins coming off

front brake hose ferrules corroded, more than slightly.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded, more than slightly.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,148 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake compensator return spring retainer broken

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,694 miles

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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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S55 SSC is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S55 SSC, 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 S55 SSC registered?

S55 SSC is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is S55 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 SSC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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