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BG06 AVL

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,110 mi
Last recorded153,110 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 AVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 153,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust system under bonnet blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 141,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,642 miles

Offside Rear exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 113,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,706 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer rack gaiters both missing clips

Fuel tank slightly loose tank not loose but modified tank strap ,strap not fitted very good (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer rack gaiters both missing clips

Fuel tank slightly loose tank not loose but modified tank strap ,strap not fitted very good (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 99,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has run out on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split and leaking grease and small end clip missing off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has run out on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,926 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle outer casing missing

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,970 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,203 miles

cracking to outer sidewall on offside front tyre.

metal in tread of offside rear tyre.

tyre pressures appear low.

Fail 27 May 2009 23,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracking to outer sidewall on offside front tyre.

metal in tread of offside rear tyre.

tyre pressures appear low.

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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BG06 AVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BG06 AVL, 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 BG06 AVL registered?

BG06 AVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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