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AG51 ZHV

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,661 mi
Last recorded184,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 184,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 149,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,855 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 127,855 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 114,183 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,951 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 56,153 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber starting to split

Pass 24 May 2013 52,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,112 miles

Exhaust very weak

Pass 23 May 2011 48,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,295 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 38,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer cracking

Pass 3 May 2006 22,818 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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AG51 ZHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG51 ZHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 ZHV registered?

AG51 ZHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AG51 ZHV safe to buy?

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