2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · X126 BOD
2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 183,139 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X126 BOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 183,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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X126 BOD Mileage History
- 12/06/2024174,774 mi
- 02/06/2025180,120 mi+5,346 mi
- 02/06/2025180,120 mi
- 11/06/2026183,139 mi+3,019 mi
- 12/06/2026183,139 mi
Average of roughly 4,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X126 BOD 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 (X126 BOD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittent, beam pattern has been tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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