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BG55 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 77,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 77,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central and rear silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,861 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,330 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BG55 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG55 BUS, 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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What year was BG55 BUS registered?

BG55 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BG55 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 BUS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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