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BD06 AOA

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,874 mi
Last recorded233,874 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 233,874 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Fail 26 Feb 2025 233,874 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers & rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 1 Oct 2022 233,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 233,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 227,390 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 227,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 223,163 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 219,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

offside sliding door faulty

powersteering appears noisy on lock to lock

steering feel notchy on lock to lock

Fail 11 Sep 2019 219,350 miles

Power steering malfunctioning possible pump failure as fluid level at max (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside sliding door faulty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2018 214,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 214,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 203,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 198,088 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 198,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 191,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 186,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 174,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 166,995 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc lipped

o/s/f disc lipped

Pass 19 Apr 2011 166,995 miles

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

n/s/f disc lipped

o/s/f disc lipped

Pass 26 Apr 2010 153,600 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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BD06 AOA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD06 AOA, 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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BD06 AOA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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