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SK02 WMZ

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

276,937 mi
Last recorded276,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 WMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 276,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 267,957 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 267,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 246,338 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper bladw starting to split

up and down lift on nearside and offside front top suspenion ball joints

Fail 19 May 2009 246,298 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper bladw starting to split

up and down lift on nearside and offside front top suspenion ball joints

Pass 20 Nov 2008 229,888 miles

brake warning light on dash not going of

rear wiper blade split

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

spare tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Nov 2008 229,870 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning light on dash not going of

no first aid kit or fire ext

rear bus door not locking shut

rear wiper blade split

slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 204,090 miles

N/S seat at sliding door cover burst off [sharp edges]

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Scratch on N/S/R panel [rusting]

Fail 3 Apr 2008 203,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S seat at sliding door cover burst off [sharp edges]

N/S/R wheel trim missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Scratch on N/S/R panel [rusting]

Wheelchair ramps not fitting & wheelchair belts & supports not fitting

Pass 6 Sep 2007 180,729 miles

brake warning on dash not going off

small pin holes in two front outer drive shaft boots

Fail 28 Aug 2007 180,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light on dash not going off

nearside door mirror glass very poor

nearside rear wheel trim mising

oil warning light on dash not going off [o/k with driver to test ]

Pass 26 Feb 2007 147,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 146,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Drivers door not opening from inside at times

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass seat in rear at N/S sliding door loose

Pass 18 Aug 2006 117,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight wear on nearside and offside top front ball joints and nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 113,074 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SK02 WMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 146,857 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 SK02 WMZ, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK02 WMZ registered?

SK02 WMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is SK02 WMZ safe to buy?

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