2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · OY51 FHS
2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 178,249 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 FHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 178,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 FHS 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 (OY51 FHS) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded also pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded also caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, not spaced (0.1 (d))”.
OY51 FHS Mileage History
- 17/02/2023173,895 mi
- 16/02/2024177,529 mi+3,634 mi
- 13/02/2025177,869 mi+340 mi
- 23/04/2026178,245 mi+376 mi
- 27/04/2026178,249 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,365 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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