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AP54 GKN

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

263,289 mi
Last recorded263,289 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 263,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 263,288 miles

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 263,283 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury welding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 258,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 253,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 251,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 249,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 246,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 243,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 240,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 233,590 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 233,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 227,437 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 220,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 220,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 216,220 miles

both rear brake pipes clightly corroded.

front discs slightly lipped.

front pads worn.

n/s number plate dim.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 216,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake pipes clightly corroded.

front discs slightly lipped.

front pads worn.

n/s number plate dim.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 192,051 miles

front discs worn/lipped.

o/s/r shock damp.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 192,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn/lipped.

o/s/r shock damp.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 168,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

brake pad warning light on.

front discs worn.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

rear discs worn.

unable to see front or rear inner pads.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 168,264 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

brake pad warning light on.

front discs worn.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

rear discs worn.

unable to see front or rear inner pads.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 140,369 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 140,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,878 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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AP54 GKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP54 GKN, 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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AP54 GKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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