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AU05 ZGO

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 138,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 127,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 109,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 109,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,368 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 104,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,025 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,301 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,623 miles

nsr reflector damaged

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,864 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads very low,

Fail 13 Jul 2012 62,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads very low,

Pass 4 May 2011 55,438 miles

advisory on perivous test no608134721190

Fail 4 May 2011 55,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 19 May 2010 498,870 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of retest

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 19 May 2010 49,887 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,361 miles

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,974 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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AU05 ZGO 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 AU05 ZGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 ZGO registered?

AU05 ZGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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