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A29 PGW

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,034 mi
Last recorded176,034 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 PGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 176,034 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 173,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 173,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (225/45/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 169,007 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror

Fail 12 Jun 2024 168,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Calipier problem (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres have cords/wires on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror

Pass 22 Jun 2023 164,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 161,670 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not excessively

Fail 16 Jul 2022 161,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded but not excessively

Pass 6 Aug 2021 156,777 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Under tray fitted

oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2021 156,776 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2020 153,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 153,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose bolt lose and have marked with yellow chalk (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2019 148,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 146,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 135,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 123,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,868 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,236 miles

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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A29 PGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A29 PGW, 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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A29 PGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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