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GL51 YTW

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,021 mi
Last recorded152,021 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 152,021 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 151,996 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,024 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 140,227 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 140,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,518 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 116,558 miles

Nearside Rear body signs of corrosion no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,116 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,116 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,455 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 115,455 miles

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

Bootlid stiff to open.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,836 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake cable return spring broken

keep a check on rear tyres nearside 3mm offside 2.5mm

offside rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,065 miles

Keep a check on front tyres,nearside worn down to 2.5mm and bald on outer edge,offside 3mm left

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

Rear mud flaps loose

Slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,581 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,260 miles

hand brake cable return spring broken

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,831 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,578 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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GL51 YTW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GL51 YTW, 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 GL51 YTW registered?

GL51 YTW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is GL51 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 YTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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