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EO51 OHA

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

227,139 mi
Last recorded227,139 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 227,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 221,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 216,254 miles

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Fail 14 Nov 2018 216,207 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Pass 18 Oct 2017 209,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 197,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 187,204 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 13 Nov 2014 172,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 172,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,532 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 156,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Nov 2011 133,967 miles

front and rear tyres wearing inside

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,786 miles

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

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

all brake disks slightly worn

center row of seats missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 106,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 88,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,333 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 OHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO51 OHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 OHA registered?

EO51 OHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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