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AK55 LVU

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,154 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,042 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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AK55 LVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK55 LVU?

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What year was AK55 LVU registered?

AK55 LVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is AK55 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK55 LVU have outstanding finance?

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