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AK55 XJJ

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,084 mi
Last recorded177,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 177,084 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wee end loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,964 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 162,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,850 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective slight play in mounting ()

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 155,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective slight play in mounting ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box mount slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,830 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 28 Sep 2019 140,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,330 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,467 miles

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,136 miles

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,348 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,348 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,056 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 XJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK55 XJJ, 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.

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What year was AK55 XJJ registered?

AK55 XJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 XJJ safe to buy?

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