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AO51 ZTE

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,862 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad light on dash

Fail 30 Dec 2022 94,186 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad light on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2022 93,914 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on but all brake pads appear ok

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,313 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, all pads ok

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,249 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, All pads ok

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 82,971 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, All pads ok

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,221 miles

brake wear indicator illuminated but brake pads appear ok

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,302 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,474 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp illuminated but pads appear ok

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated but pads appear ok

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,665 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,685 miles

TWIST IN O/S/F BRAKE HOSE.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,714 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,458 miles

FROM CAT REARWARDS,EXHAUST WEAK WITH CORROSION.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,886 miles

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

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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AO51 ZTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO51 ZTE, 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 AO51 ZTE registered?

AO51 ZTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 ZTE safe to buy?

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