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HX51 FFV

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Lpg 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

302,879 mi
Last recorded302,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 302,879 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 302,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 302,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 300,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/shock absorber upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill/wheel arch panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill/wheel arch panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 297,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 294,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 286,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 285,013 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 285,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 281,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 278,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 273,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside sill distorted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 269,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 259,338 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 259,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 250,952 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 231,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 230,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 216,411 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 216,403 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 197,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 197,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in front near side steering arm

Pass 12 Nov 2010 176,333 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 176,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 164,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2008 149,682 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 136,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 13,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 135,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 98,830 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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HX51 FFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 HX51 FFV, 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 HX51 FFV registered?

HX51 FFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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