2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · Y96 JVY
2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 177,464 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Y96 JVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 177,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y96 JVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (Y96 JVY) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
Y96 JVY Mileage History
- 09/11/2023172,152 mi
- 31/10/2024174,991 mi+2,839 mi
- 15/10/2025176,185 mi+1,194 mi
- 24/09/2026177,463 mi+1,278 mi
- 30/09/2026177,464 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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