2002 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · LA51 NHB
2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 174,465 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LA51 NHB Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 174,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA51 NHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (LA51 NHB) between March 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LA51 NHB Mileage History
- 21/03/200638,277 mi
- 17/03/200741,269 mi+2,992 mi
- 29/02/200851,270 mi+10,001 mi
- 06/03/200960,966 mi+9,696 mi
- 25/03/201065,078 mi+4,112 mi
- 20/01/201167,044 mi+1,966 mi
- 16/01/201269,286 mi+2,242 mi
- 22/01/201373,102 mi+3,816 mi
- 22/01/201373,102 mi
- 24/07/201490,901 mi+17,799 mi
- 30/07/2015101,918 mi+11,017 mi
- 31/07/2015101,918 mi
- 15/09/2016117,356 mi+15,438 mi
- 16/09/2016117,359 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/2018132,766 mi+15,407 mi
- 23/02/2018132,766 mi
- 03/06/2019143,994 mi+11,228 mi
- 04/06/2019143,996 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/2020151,079 mi+7,083 mi
- 30/03/2021155,701 mi+4,622 mi
- 30/03/2021155,703 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2022166,775 mi+11,072 mi
- 16/03/2022166,777 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2023171,132 mi+4,355 mi
- 27/10/2023171,136 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/2024174,464 mi+3,328 mi
- 28/10/2024174,465 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,319 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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