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AP02AUF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration AP02AUF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
20
Passes
14
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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165 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 241,762 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch has been taped
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 241,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch has been taped
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 234,360 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
- tow bar corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear tyre out of shape
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
17 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 234,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tow bar corroded
- Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear tyre out of shape
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 226,919 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Body sill corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Body sill corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,617 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Body sill corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Body sill corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 218,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Body sill corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Body sill corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,583 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear row ()
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 211,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear row ()
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake efforts low - recommend this is investigated
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 204,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items in screen (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested abandoned test due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake efforts low - recommend this is investigated
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 198,756 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 198,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,030 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 192,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 189,899 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,707 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- previous retest failed in error when logging off
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 176,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 176,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,984 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- play in inner steering joints
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,132 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 164,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,766 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,478 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
21 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 147,478 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 137,767 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 14 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 137,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
17 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 131,778 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 131,778 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
10 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 126,930 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 117,710 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 109,751 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 101,472 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2007 14 Jun 20264 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 101,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
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AP02AUF was registered on 2002-06-14
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