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T999 EJM

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

183,731 mi
Last recorded183,731 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle146,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 EJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 183,731 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 174,947 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 168,234 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 160,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 160,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 157,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 157,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 156,232 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 156,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 153,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,848 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak further investigation required to confirm source(s) ()

wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 148,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brakes binding slightly/lack of free rotation

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Oil leak further investigation required to confirm source(s) ()

wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,481 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 144,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN UNDER DRIVERS SEAT (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,311 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 132,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,399 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 117,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,096 miles

rear brake pads wearing\rear brake discs slightly corroded worn and scored

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\brake pipes corroding\exhaust corroding minor leak and repairs\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\

Fail 12 Nov 2013 105,096 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 195\70\15C mud and snow

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing\rear brake discs slightly corroded worn and scored

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\brake pipes corroding\exhaust corroding minor leak and repairs\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\

Fail 2 Nov 2012 92,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in frpont steering and suspension joints

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,163 miles

slight play in frpont steering and suspension joints

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,827 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 77,827 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 63,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,918 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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T999 EJM is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T999 EJM, 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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T999 EJM is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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