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A11 UNY

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,673 mi
Last recorded178,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 178,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 175,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 174,095 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 174,089 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2023 171,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 171,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 169,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 167,706 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 167,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corrodied

Pass 20 Dec 2013 125,349 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 116,984 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 110,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,260 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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A11 UNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 148,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 UNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 UNY registered?

A11 UNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is A11 UNY safe to buy?

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