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T444 VEL

2000 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle147,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 160,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 160,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 157,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 157,603 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 157,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, front. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, front. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 152,560 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 152,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,241 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 146,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 139,657 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side arm not moving on caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,320 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Suspect air bag fault due to indicator light not illuminating (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 119,281 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 105,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 174,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front mounting bracket broken but not effecting the integrity of the system.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 174,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front mounting bracket broken but not effecting the integrity of the system.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 172,301 miles

all brake pipes coated preventing a visual inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2012 172,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 382,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 368,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 323,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 323,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 303,343 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Feb 2009 302,778 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 274,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 274,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 250,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 242,801 miles

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

rear brake effort low

wiper blades poor condition rubbers split at ends but still clears screen

Pass 8 Feb 2006 206,508 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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T444 VEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T444 VEL, 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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T444 VEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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