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SY59 YJV

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,713 mi
Last recorded142,713 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 133,610 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 133,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 130,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,963 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 92,803 miles

Rear exhaust casing corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,932 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 82,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,030 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to wear indicators and close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,437 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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SY59 YJV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 SY59 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY59 YJV registered?

SY59 YJV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for SY59 YJV 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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