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EO51 FHV

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,910 mi
Last recorded166,910 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 166,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 166,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 165,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE HOSE WHERE FITTED IN RETAINER CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 158,795 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 158,780 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 157,197 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 157,177 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper and in clips after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 153,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER SECTION (7.1.2)

PIPE TO SILENCER SECTION CORRODED AT FRONT OF CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,991 miles

both inner rack ends have play

Fail 11 Feb 2017 152,984 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust corroded and holed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

both inner rack ends have play

brake load valve and linkage stiff

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

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2016 147,940 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 147,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 142,431 miles

near-side headlamp glass cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2014 140,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2013 131,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 131,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 112,593 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 108,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2010 101,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,343 miles

rear tyres on/near limit...cracking...poor

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,835 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,190 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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EO51 FHV 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 78.6%.

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 EO51 FHV, 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 EO51 FHV registered?

EO51 FHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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