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BK55 UHX

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,495 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 81,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,534 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,496 miles

both silencers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,528 miles

Exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes got corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,528 miles

Exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes got corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front door mirror case loose but secure

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush is excessive split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front door mirror case loose but secure

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,410 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 2 Nov 2016 50,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,114 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,939 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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BK55 UHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK55 UHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 UHX registered?

BK55 UHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is BK55 UHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 UHX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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