2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · BU51 DHD
2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 168,791 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BU51 DHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 168,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BU51 DHD Mileage History
- 29/01/2024153,960 mi
- 23/01/2025162,886 mi+8,926 mi
- 04/02/2025162,894 mi+8 mi
- 03/02/2026168,782 mi+5,888 mi
- 17/02/2026168,791 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU51 DHD 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 (BU51 DHD) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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