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M25 LDE

2001 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette49,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 52,904 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion in engine bay floor.

Pass 31 May 2024 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion in engine bay floor.

Fail 30 May 2024 49,374 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion in engine bay floor.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 48,152 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear panel corroded

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

up and down movement in king pins

Fail 15 Jul 2022 45,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

up and down movement in king pins

Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,482 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 45,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,220 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy corrosion offside rear by battery tray

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Rear floor/valance corroding

Slight play in front kingpins

Slight play in nearside front suspension top bush

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,100 miles

slight play centre s/idler

Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight play centre s/idler

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,602 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,340 miles

slight lift n/s/f king pin

slight play o/s and n/s/f lower swivels

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,340 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight lift n/s/f king pin

slight play o/s and n/s/f lower swivels

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,271 miles

all tyres perished

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2012 38,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 38,425 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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M25 LDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,927 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M25 LDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M25 LDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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