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CW51 OEY

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,838 mi
Last recorded172,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 OEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 172,838 miles

Front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 215/50 17

Fail 6 Jun 2024 172,838 miles

Front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 215/50 17

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 172,765 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 172,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 170,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 170,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 170,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 170,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 168,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and knocking.

front and rear brake discs rusty.

front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 215/50 17

Fail 16 May 2017 168,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and knocking.

front and rear brake discs rusty.

front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 215/50 17

Pass 15 Feb 2016 164,953 miles

Exhaust system fouling body structure.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 150,481 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 129,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 108,045 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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CW51 OEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW51 OEY, 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 CW51 OEY registered?

CW51 OEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is CW51 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 OEY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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