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35 FAT

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 FAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2024 124,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 119,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,789 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,757 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,525 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,866 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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35 FAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 35 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 35 FAT registered?

35 FAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is 35 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 FAT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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