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BG55 WWK

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,219 mi
Last recorded156,219 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 156,219 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 156,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,681 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 150,681 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 140,074 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 140,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,658 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 108,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,375 miles

N/S front cv boot weeping

front and rear exhaust box outer skins rotted away.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,707 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2016 85,707 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust box outer skin rotted away

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,019 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to center and rear exhaust box outer skin

N/s/f tyre has various cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Some small stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,777 miles

Service wear to front brake dis cs and pads worn close to service limits

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre carcass badly deteriorated and worn unevenly and close to limits

O/s/r tyre carcass badly deteriorated, worn unevenly and close to limits

Service wear to front brake dis cs and pads worn close to service limits

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,647 miles

Both headlamps on upper aim limits

Brake warning intermittently illuminated on dash

Modified tail lights

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

Slight freeplay to inner front suspension arm bushes

Small chips on windscreen

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to front tyres

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

Both front ssupension lower arm inner bushes weak allowing a lot of movement

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination of underside

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front ssupension lower arm inner bushes weak allowing a lot of movement

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination of underside

Rear brake discs worn and scored

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2009 23,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,954 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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BG55 WWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG55 WWK, 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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BG55 WWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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