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A8 CKH

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

291,274 mi
Last recorded291,274 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 291,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 291,261 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 283,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 283,753 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 277,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 277,708 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 271,939 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 271,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 266,996 miles

Nearside central doorstep corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 266,996 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside central doorstep corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 261,099 miles

Front indicaters slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 261,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front indicaters slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 258,102 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 258,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 255,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 248,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 248,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 241,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded ,inner surface

Pass 15 Oct 2015 231,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 231,289 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 220,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 220,201 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 210,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 201,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

slight play in offside rack end

tow bar electrics insecue

Pass 11 Oct 2011 195,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 187,728 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 187,728 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 181,243 miles

front indicators fading

handbrake primary cable corroding

non automotive wiring present at front underside of vehicle

oil leak

temporary horn press button fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 173,891 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 29 Sep 2007 166,295 miles

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 28 Sep 2006 160,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 160,018 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A8 CKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 CKH, 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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A8 CKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is A8 CKH safe to buy?

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