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BF56 UAD

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased/ undertrays fitted so full inspection not possible. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 77,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased/ undertrays fitted so full inspection not possible. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Also twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears both sides have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 62,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,484 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,298 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,539 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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BF56 UAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF56 UAD, 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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BF56 UAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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