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FD51 JWM

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

203,300 mi
Last recorded203,300 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 203,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 201,060 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 200,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 196,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 191,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 189,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 189,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 188,340 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 188,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 185,438 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear [inner sides] (3.5.1i)

advise all exhaust mounting rubbers are perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 183,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 183,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 181,144 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake wear indicator lanp is on

Fail 11 Jun 2015 181,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake wear indicator lanp is on

Pass 21 May 2014 174,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 163,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 163,692 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 148,985 miles

n/s rear fitted with steel wheel

n/s rear seat removed

Fail 1 May 2012 148,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear fitted with steel wheel

n/s rear seat removed

Pass 5 Apr 2011 141,454 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 141,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,744 miles

brake pad warning lamp on, o/s sill dented, o/s/f bearing has very slight play, both rack ends have very slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2010 119,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

brake pad warning lamp on, o/s sill dented, o/s/f bearing, both rack ends, heater under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 115,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 98,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,941 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FD51 JWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD51 JWM, 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 FD51 JWM registered?

FD51 JWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FD51 JWM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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