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AX05 CRZ

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,671 mi
Last recorded159,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 159,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 158,924 miles

Exhaust middle silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four arms - front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 158,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four arms - front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 156,826 miles

Exhaust middle silencer corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four arms corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 156,178 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 155,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 154,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,744 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 152,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 145,317 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 145,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 130,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,134 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,733 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,733 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,814 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,410 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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AX05 CRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX05 CRZ, 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 AX05 CRZ registered?

AX05 CRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AX05 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 CRZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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