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2002 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration SS02DCS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 02 Dec 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 311,431 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 309,978 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025 13 Jun 20262 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 303,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024 13 Jun 202626 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 298,222 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 291,271 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 291,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 285,811 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 285,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Steering Rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 272,656 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 272,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 266,773 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- brake pad wear indicator lamp on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 266,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake pad wear indicator lamp on
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 262,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- rear brake discs in poor condition
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connector (7.1.2)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 262,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connector (7.1.2)
- rear brake discs in poor condition
- items plus 40mm removed
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 248,906 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- brake pad warning light on
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner rack joint
23 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner rack joint
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 236,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 236,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 235,344 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 235,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 217,518 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 204,901 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 204,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 191,280 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202621 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 191,280 MI
13 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 181,411 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 181,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 170,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 170,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
13 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 151,691 MI
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SS02DCS was registered on 2002-11-21
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