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BF06 NLN

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,167 mi
Last recorded67,167 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 NLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,067 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 66,066 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,803 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,619 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,886 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,505 miles

Both rear brakes have a light binding but still able to check the wheel bearings.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,105 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,582 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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BF06 NLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BF06 NLN, 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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What year was BF06 NLN registered?

BF06 NLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is BF06 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 NLN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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