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AF06 LWP

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,366 mi
Last recorded152,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 152,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 150,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 147,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 144,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,562 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 139,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,293 miles

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

both front top strut mount bearings worn and noisy

emissions erratic

engine noise

Fail 3 Aug 2020 138,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both front top strut mount bearings worn and noisy

emissions erratic

engine noise

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,768 miles

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

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

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

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

cooling fan on constant affecting emissions

Fail 9 Jul 2019 135,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cooling fan on constant affecting emissions

Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,323 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 129,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 128,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,393 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 121,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,281 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre is not a commercial heavy duty tyre and the unladen weight of the vehicle is 2452kg all other tyres are commercial tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 83,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AF06 LWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF06 LWP, 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 AF06 LWP registered?

AF06 LWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is AF06 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LWP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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