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Y8 BED

2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,233 mi
Last recorded147,233 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 BED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 147,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brake performance low

Fail 23 Jun 2026 147,230 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 140,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting low ( 3mm )

Pass 22 Jun 2023 128,627 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 128,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,923 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus side wall damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2021 113,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,311 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil pressure warning light coming on intermittently

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,054 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp outer lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2017 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 78,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe section corroded,fractured & blowing on forward end (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,217 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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Y8 BED is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 87,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y8 BED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y8 BED is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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