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H12 TAS

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

316,729 mi
Last recorded316,729 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 316,729 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 22 Sep 2025 312,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 312,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 309,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 58% overall Efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 309,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 79 kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 88 kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 58% overall Efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 305,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2021 305,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front seat belt buckle casing missing

separate horn switch fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 300,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 294,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 290,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 284,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 279,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 274,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 263,690 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 263,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 250,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 241,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 213,318 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 177,699 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 177,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 136,421 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 136,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H12 TAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H12 TAS, 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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H12 TAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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