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CW51 DKV

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

250,695 mi
Last recorded250,695 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 DKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 250,695 miles

Under rad panel corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 250,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under rad panel corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 242,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 242,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to brake hose from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 228,653 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front front crossmember corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

steel wheels corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 228,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under engine fan. (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front front crossmember corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

steel wheels corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 216,932 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 216,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 207,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 207,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 203,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 196,657 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 190,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 190,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fuel door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure fouling road wheel (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 183,012 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 183,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 176,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 176,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 170,911 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 170,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 165,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 165,009 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 146,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 146,973 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 132,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,476 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 117,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CW51 DKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW51 DKV, 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 CW51 DKV registered?

CW51 DKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for CW51 DKV shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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