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GBDF51RJO

VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE

2002 · BLUE · DIESEL · 185,088 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-01● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 30 tests · 21 passed · 9 failed

PASS28 September 2026
185,088 mi
FAIL14 September 2026
185,028 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Both O/S wheel arches corroded covered with tape
  • MAJORNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose body to arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS9 September 2025
180,674 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wing corroded.
  • ADVISORYNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MINORNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL9 September 2025
180,674 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wing corroded.
  • ADVISORYNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MINORNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS9 September 2024
176,379 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel arch heavily corroded
  • ADVISORYboth rear wheel arches slightly corroded
  • MINORPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYrear bumper panel heavily corroded
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS7 September 2023
171,352 mi
FAIL7 September 2023
171,352 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS23 September 2022
165,983 mi
PASS27 September 2021
158,612 mi
PASS28 September 2020
151,172 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS21 September 2019
143,219 mi
PASS19 September 2018
132,454 mi
FAIL19 September 2018
132,452 mi
  • MAJORFuel hose leaking spill back pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hockey stick (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS2 October 2017
126,429 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL30 September 2017
126,428 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASS14 September 2016
120,242 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYcentre silencer damaged.
PASS23 September 2015
110,381 mi
FAIL22 September 2015
110,324 mi
PASS29 September 2014
101,927 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL29 September 2014
101,927 mi
PASS28 September 2013
93,251 mi
PASS23 April 2012
85,530 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FAIL29 July 2011
83,942 mi
  • PRSOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS29 July 2011
83,942 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS6 May 2010
75,993 mi
PASS23 April 2009
71,103 mi
PASS9 April 2008
64,475 mi
PASS10 January 2007
52,868 mi
PASS3 February 2006
42,569 mi
FAIL2 February 2006
42,569 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
CARAVELLE
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,461 cc
Year
2002
First registered
2002-02
CO₂ emissions
219 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-01
Recorded mileage
185,088 mi

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