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SW10 DFG

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,790 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,118 miles

Rear unable to check rear seats or belts

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear unable to check rear seats or belts

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,697 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 60,697 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,930 miles

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

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

Offside exhaust outer skin corroded both boxes

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,782 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 47,781 miles

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

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

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

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

rear high level brake lamp boken

Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 39,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,134 miles

Offside Rear cut on tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,537 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,056 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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SW10 DFG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW10 DFG, 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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SW10 DFG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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