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AV05 BMY

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,578 mi
Last recorded139,578 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,578 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 138,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,798 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 132,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,953 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 111,953 miles

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre perrished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,698 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Lower engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,500 miles

Childs seat fitted to offside rear

Front discs slightly lipped

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

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,063 miles

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

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

Possible puncture in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Possible puncture in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,755 miles

location n/s/rear spring could be improved

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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AV05 BMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 BMY, 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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AV05 BMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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