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AP51 BYO

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot perished/cracked

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot perished/cracked

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 70,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,268 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,502 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle rust proof protected

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to regulator (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to regulator (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,987 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake pivot sping broken

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,508 miles

lip in front brake discs

pin hole in o/s/f c.v gaiter

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,932 miles

Both front tyres,side walls cracked.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Return spring broken on parking linkage.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 48,931 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres,side walls cracked.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Return spring broken on parking linkage.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,359 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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AP51 BYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP51 BYO, 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 AP51 BYO registered?

AP51 BYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 BYO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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