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AV56 RDO

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

265,125 mi
Last recorded265,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 RDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 265,125 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 265,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 263,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 263,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 262,840 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 262,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 252,019 miles

Central Middle Exhaust Box Outer Skin Peeling

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Weak Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top-Mount Noisy

Offside Wing Mirror Unit Damaged

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

Rear Bumper Damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2021 241,238 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 241,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 228,743 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 214,205 miles

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

Nearside front day time running light not working

Pass 24 May 2018 186,806 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 186,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,192 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 118,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 118,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,935 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

One passenger seat at test

Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

One passenger seat fitted at test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

One passenger seat fitted at test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,515 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,209 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AV56 RDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV56 RDO, 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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AV56 RDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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