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2002 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration SW02JRZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 11 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 335,555 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Load compensator deteriorated
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 335,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65r16 c (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Load compensator deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 326,652 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear compensator deteriorated
- suspension components corroded
- Rear service brake deteriorated
- Front bolt on x member deteriorated
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 317,736 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brakes deteriorated
- Various suspension components corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 307,992 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- undercarrage including various suspension components corroded
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 301,041 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022 10 Jun 202611 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 293,700 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Various suspension components corroded
- Undercarriage corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 293,700 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Various suspension components corroded
- Undercarriage corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 284,506 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear at fuel tanks (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust deteriorated
- Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Various suspension components slightly corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 297,540 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear service brake deteriorated
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 276,543 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 273,831 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 10 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 273,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 267,428 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 257,223 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
8 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 257,223 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
16 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 245,775 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 245,775 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 237,686 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 217,713 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 201,769 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
1 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 155,577 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW02JRZ was registered on 2002-08-16
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