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H1 VDF

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,020 mi
Last recorded180,020 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 180,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 179,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 165,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2023 164,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 136,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 136,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,606 miles

Brake pad warning light on but linings ok.

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 124,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on but linings ok.

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,013 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 14 Dec 2018 121,013 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,548 miles

Front brake warning light intermittently stays on and goes off.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,387 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 114,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 111,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 104,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 71,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,934 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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H1 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H1 VDF, 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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What year was H1 VDF registered?

H1 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is H1 VDF safe to buy?

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