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SM10 DPK

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 153,017 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 151,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 151,119 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 142,961 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 142,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust box shell slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 123,739 miles

Central Exhaust box outer layer corroded. Heat shield slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 123,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust box outer layer corroded. Heat shield slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,007 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 110,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,047 miles

emissions to low to obtain printout

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 100,967 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,018 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 82,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre box corroded.

O/S/R 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 82,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre box corroded.

O/S/R 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,385 miles

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)

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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SM10 DPK is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM10 DPK, 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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SM10 DPK is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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