2002 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · AF52 FNP

The 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle presents a stable roadworthiness status. In the September 2024 test at 157,166 miles the tester recorded a pass with no defects, continuing an unbroken clean run across the four most recent annual examinations. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring fault pattern; the vehicle has cleared every test from 2021 through 2024 without advisories. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old van. The record shows 139,363 miles in September 2021, rising to 144,239 by September 2022, 150,333 by September 2023, and 157,166 by September 2024. That equates to roughly 5,900 to 6,800 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The history is sparse on faults but clean, offering no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, given the vehicle's age and steel monocoque construction. The MOT record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues, yet 24 years of service can hide underseal breakdown and chassis rust unseen in a pass result. Verify the documented mileages against service stamps and V5C records. The absence of advisories across four tests suggests conscientious annual upkeep, but only a physical check of brake calipers, tyre sidewalls, and subframe condition will confirm the Caravelle remains mechanically sound.