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BF55 ELJ

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,846 mi
Last recorded146,846 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 146,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 136,526 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 136,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 107,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,436 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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BF55 ELJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF55 ELJ, 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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BF55 ELJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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