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Y47 BAR

2001 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,877 mi
Last recorded95,877 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette49,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 95,877 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2026 95,877 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,688 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,048 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,688 miles

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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Y47 BAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y47 BAR, 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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Y47 BAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y47 BAR safe to buy?

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