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WV10 MZG

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

254,982 mi
Last recorded254,982 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 MZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 254,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sensor snapped near dpf at the bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very poor performance (1.2.1 (c))

engine bay full of exhaust fumes ,none present in the cab at time of testing

Fail 15 May 2026 254,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in the hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sensor snapped near dpf at the bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very poor performance (1.2.1 (c))

engine bay full of exhaust fumes ,none present in the cab at time of testing

Pass 12 May 2025 250,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 248,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 248,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 244,015 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 244,012 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 241,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 241,070 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 224,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 211,137 miles

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 194,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 174,302 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 174,302 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2015 150,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,938 miles

emissions too low for printout

Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

emissions too low for printout

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,837 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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WV10 MZG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV10 MZG, 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 WV10 MZG registered?

WV10 MZG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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