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W40 MEN

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 MEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,199 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 95,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect To the limit (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,660 miles

nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter starting to split

small amount of play in nearside rear arm front outer bush

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,772 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Washer pipe split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,950 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,738 miles

Rear silencer box is deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,593 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,657 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,917 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)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,635 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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W40 MEN is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W40 MEN, 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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What year was W40 MEN registered?

W40 MEN is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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