2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · H12 TAS
2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 316,729 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 316,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H12 TAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 316,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H12 TAS 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 (H12 TAS) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 88 kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 79 kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”.
H12 TAS Mileage History
- 11/10/2024309,147 mi
- 25/10/2024309,326 mi+179 mi
- 22/09/2025312,462 mi+3,136 mi
- 22/09/2025312,462 mi
- 25/08/2026316,729 mi+4,267 mi
Average of roughly 4,056 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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