2002 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · OY02 YYG
2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 160,237 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY02 YYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 160,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY02 YYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (OY02 YYG) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
OY02 YYG Mileage History
- 14/06/2023157,942 mi
- 05/06/2024160,049 mi+2,107 mi
- 13/06/2024160,102 mi+53 mi
- 31/10/2025160,216 mi+114 mi
- 11/05/2026160,237 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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