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L17 YAT

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,589 mi
Last recorded123,589 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 YAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 123,589 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,414 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 117,410 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front steering arms have slight play.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,913 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,913 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,408 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,767 miles

slight play in both side steering rack ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both side steering rack ball joints

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front track rods

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,803 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front track rods

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,062 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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L17 YAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L17 YAT, 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 L17 YAT registered?

L17 YAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is L17 YAT safe to buy?

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