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J66 KAB

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,566 mi
Last recorded166,566 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 KAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 166,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,311 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 149,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 147,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 147,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,364 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,633 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,815 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,671 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,175 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,842 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,842 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,271 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,842 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 87,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,011 miles

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,982 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,497 miles

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

slight damage to outer wall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2006 38,893 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 38,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J66 KAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J66 KAB, 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 J66 KAB registered?

J66 KAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is J66 KAB safe to buy?

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