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H5 EGA

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 147,223 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 147,213 miles

Emissions not tested centre exhaust missing unable to insert probe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 143,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 137,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,947 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 129,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,923 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 110,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2010 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,990 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,632 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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H5 EGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H5 EGA, 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 H5 EGA registered?

H5 EGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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