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AF05 OAU

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,999 mi
Last recorded146,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 146,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 139,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,713 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

center and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 126,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

center and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,894 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of o/s centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

ex centre & rear box rusty/weak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,175 miles

exhaust deteriorated ( middle & rear section)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,992 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 96,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Center and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,120 miles

Middle/rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Spare wheel low on tread (2mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,618 miles

slight bulging to offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight bulging to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,141 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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AF05 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 121,340 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 AF05 OAU, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AF05 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AF05 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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