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L33 DLW

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

218,029 mi
Last recorded218,029 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 218,029 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF INNER/OUTER & OSF OUTER / INNER FRONT SILLS-STEP SILLS,,-PODOTMONITOR,,,,25 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,((3,00-default)),,P3,,25 YR OLD/NILES ETC ETC,,OSF INNER D/HANDLE BROKEN-BUT OPERATIONAL,

Fail 27 Oct 2025 218,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF INNER/OUTER & OSF OUTER / INNER FRONT SILLS-STEP SILLS,,-PODOTMONITOR,,,,25 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,((3,00-default)),,P3,,25 YR OLD/NILES ETC ETC,,OSF INNER D/HANDLE BROKEN-BUT OPERATIONAL,

Pass 29 Oct 2024 216,069 miles

((3,00-default)),,24 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,ALL SUS /BRAKE / STEERING COMPONENTS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR ETC ETC,-AGE/MILES ,,

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 216,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

((3,00-default)),,24 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,ALL SUS /BRAKE / STEERING COMPONENTS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR ETC ETC,-AGE/MILES ,,

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 214,062 miles

((3.00-default)),,S/PIPES FITTED VEHICLE LOWERED,,235/40/18 X 4,,,23 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER STEP SILLS ,,,23 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 214,062 miles

((3.00-default)),,S/PIPES FITTED VEHICLE LOWERED,,235/40/18 X 4,,,23 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER STEP SILLS ,,,23 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 211,003 miles

((3.00-default)) SUS LOWERED ..SIDE PIPES FITTED,,,,,

NSF & OSF S/SILLS HSC,,D/SEAT TORN,,OSF INNER D/HANDLE MISSING-BUT OPERATIONAL,,22 YR OLD /// MILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 211,003 miles

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

((3.00-default)) SUS LOWERED ..SIDE PIPES FITTED,,,,,

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NSF & OSF S/SILLS HSC,,D/SEAT TORN,,OSF INNER D/HANDLE MISSING-BUT OPERATIONAL,,22 YR OLD /// MILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 207,031 miles

235/40/18 X 4,,((3.00default )) SIDE PIPES FITTED & VEHICLE LOWERED,,...21 yr old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF & OSF O/SILLS/STEP AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 207,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/40/18 X 4,,((3.00default )) SIDE PIPES FITTED & VEHICLE LOWERED,,...21 yr old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF & OSF O/SILLS/STEP AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 203,809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 203,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 198,043 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,235/40/18 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,BRAKE W/LIGHT ON DASH,,OSF DOOR OPERATION BADLY WORN INSIDE,,BONNET RELEASE 2 MAN JOB..NSF INNER SILL CORR=OS 30 ETC,,2 X O/SILLS HSC

Fail 27 Mar 2019 198,043 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged *******NSF & OSF CORDS SHOWING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ********NSF & OSF **********NO IMAGES !!!!!!!! (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,235/40/18 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,BRAKE W/LIGHT ON DASH,,OSF DOOR OPERATION BADLY WORN INSIDE,,BONNET RELEASE 2 MAN JOB..NSF INNER SILL CORR=OS 30 ETC,,2 X O/SILLS HSC

Pass 28 Mar 2018 194,035 miles

NSF STEP SILL CORRODED BUT OS 30cm,,T/BELT & SERVICE?...VEHICLE OMMITTING BIT OF SMOKE-PODOT-MONITOR,,YELLOW B/W/LIGHT ON DASH,,OIL LEAK,,2 X R/TYRES IE'S,,235/40/18 X 4,,

Pass 23 Mar 2017 188,075 miles

235/40/18 X 4

BRAKE W/LIGHT ON DASH

NSF INNER SILL AREAS CORROED OS 50cm

OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 180,906 miles

2 X F/TYRES IE'S WORN

235/40/18 X 4

CHILD SEAT FITTED ETC

OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE??/-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE P/CUSTOMIZED--SUS,LIGHTS,ETC ETC

Pass 15 Jan 2015 172,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 166,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,624 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing slight wear.

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall unable to see the cords.

Exhaust back box slightly corroded.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,401 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 156,019 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 152,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 152,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 138,173 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 120,565 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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L33 DLW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L33 DLW, 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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L33 DLW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is L33 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 DLW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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