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AU55 VUT

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 115,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but still preventing any leak of exhaust emissions

Offside Rear Rear reflector slight damage but not excessive

Fail 19 Jun 2025 114,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but still preventing any leak of exhaust emissions

Offside Rear Rear reflector slight damage but not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 113,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,542 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 111,525 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 109,993 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 108,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 108,116 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,986 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,961 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leak at front back off engine (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,365 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,963 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,471 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,194 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 63,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,644 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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AU55 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU55 VUT, 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 AU55 VUT registered?

AU55 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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