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L6 DCY

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,465 mi
Last recorded201,465 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 201,465 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CentraL exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust u bolt clamp fouling heat shield

Front Both front tyres have minor wear on inner edges

Offside Drivers window not opening

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 201,465 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CentraL exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust u bolt clamp fouling heat shield

Front Both front tyres have minor wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drivers window not opening

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 185,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 169,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wiper blades are smearing the screen

Pass 23 May 2018 147,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill are corroded

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades are smearing the screen

Fail 16 May 2018 147,232 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill are corroded

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades are smearing the screen

Pass 29 Apr 2017 139,304 miles

Offside Front door mirror slightly loose on mounting but not affecting view to rear

Pass 12 May 2016 130,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 130,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure TO TRAILING ARM (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO TRAILING ARM (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF fog light cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion full length of the exhaust.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 123,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor play in O/S/F tie rod

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 112,567 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,305 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODE AND WEAK AT CAT PIPE

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Sign of oil leak, Oil level O.K.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Sign of oil leak, Oil level O.K.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,322 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS,REAR NUMBER PLATE REFLECTOR POOR,

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,965 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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L6 DCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 147,556 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 L6 DCY, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L6 DCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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