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2001 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · Y308 BGD

Y308 BGD

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 265,268 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
265,268 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2461cc
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Y308 BGD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2026
  • 265,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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Y308 BGD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 08:04
MOT Analysis

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 (Y308 BGD) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

Y308 BGD Mileage History

  1. 21/06/2023256,922 mi
  2. 26/07/2024260,294 mi+3,372 mi
  3. 26/07/2024260,294 mi
  4. 18/07/2025263,751 mi+3,457 mi
  5. 16/07/2026265,268 mi+1,517 mi

Average of roughly 2,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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