2002 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SL02 AKK
2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 287,302 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 287,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 287,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SL02 AKK Mileage History
- 08/04/2022283,268 mi
- 15/07/2022283,268 mi
- 26/05/2025283,268 mi
- 02/06/2025283,275 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2026287,302 mi+4,027 mi
Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL02 AKK 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 (SL02 AKK) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x centre pipes going to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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