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AT55 FUN

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT55 FUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 119,920 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery poorly fitted

oil low

unable to test rearmost seatbelts-bed erected

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted-unable to test seatbelts

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted-unable to test seatbelts

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,202 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link dust cover starting to split

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,028 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,022 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 92,686 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 92,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,173 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,173 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 85,450 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 85,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 83,085 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2015 79,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion/condition of rear exhaust back box outer skin

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion/condition of rear exhaust back box outer skin

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,301 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 47,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 36,991 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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AT55 FUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AT55 FUN, 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 AT55 FUN registered?

AT55 FUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AT55 FUN shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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