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M33 OAS

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,643 mi
Last recorded210,643 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 OAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 210,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 202,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 191,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 187,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

possible power steering fluid leak at steering rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2023 187,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

possible fluid leak at power steering rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2022 187,057 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mount outer area X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 181,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 175,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 168,838 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 157,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 1.78mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,589 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering/suspension but not excessive at present

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,985 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 127,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.28mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.36mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 113,475 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to carry out seat belt checks on both rear passenger seats due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,755 miles

Nearside front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside front inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2012 90,617 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,693 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to inspect seatbelt fully

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

Undertray fitted unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

Pass 27 May 2009 63,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2009 63,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2008 53,107 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,066 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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M33 OAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue 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 M33 OAS, 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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M33 OAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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