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B16 YOT

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,375 mi
Last recorded165,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 165,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security B pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear door step sill corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear nearside /front nearside underwing sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 164,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear door step sill corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn /inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear nearside /front nearside underwing sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 159,446 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 150,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 150,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,034 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished /small tear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,390 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,290 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front offside brake disc backplate cover deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,239 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front offside brake disc backplate cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,036 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,709 miles

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke up (3.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front nearside abs sensor body slight damage

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front nearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,766 miles

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

slight play front nearside rack arm

Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

slight play front nearside rack arm

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,914 miles

slight play front nearside rack arm

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,778 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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B16 YOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red 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 B16 YOT, 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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B16 YOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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