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BU51 DHF

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

275,279 mi
Last recorded275,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 275,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge in need of being replaced

o/s outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated in need of being replaced

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 5 Aug 2025 275,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge in need of being replaced

o/s outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated in need of being replaced

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 6 Aug 2024 269,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

n/s rear abs wire slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2024 269,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside 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))

n/s rear abs wire slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 267,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 267,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 267,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing jammed between body and seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 266,067 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Jul 2021 266,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jun 2020 264,176 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 263,794 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 261,539 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2017 255,928 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to offside outer sill panel

Pass 1 Jul 2016 249,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 243,335 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s lower doorstep

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 237,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 231,542 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

emmision test not registering reading

slight freeplay to nearside inner joint of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2012 214,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 214,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 204,033 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 204,031 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 191,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 182,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 173,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 173,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 157,574 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 157,574 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 145,177 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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BU51 DHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU51 DHF, 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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BU51 DHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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