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GU51 XKA

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,350 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 'B' post (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,760 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,958 miles

Both the offside roadwheels are heavily corroded around the inner bead rim

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

The nearside rear tyre is perished and more than nine years old

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,811 miles

At the time of test all of the rear passenger seats were missing

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,808 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

At the time of test all of the rear passenger seats were missing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test,passenger front

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,761 miles

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test,passenger front

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,596 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,209 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,471 miles

all discs slightly warn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,946 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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GU51 XKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU51 XKA, 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 GU51 XKA registered?

GU51 XKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is GU51 XKA safe to buy?

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