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HF51 EVN

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

322,725 mi
Last recorded322,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 322,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 320,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 317,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 303,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 290,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive under seal on vehicle

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 276,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 265,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 254,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 240,843 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 240,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front brake hoses heavily perished

o/s/f brake disc heavily ridged + pads very thin

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Pass 1 Sep 2017 221,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 197,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 178,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,689 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 164,689 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

exhaust middle + rear sections corroding

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 151,509 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 136,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,857 miles

slight play in front lower and upper suspension joints

Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 94,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,782 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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HF51 EVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HF51 EVN, 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 HF51 EVN registered?

HF51 EVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is HF51 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 EVN shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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