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BK55 UHY

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

219,718 mi
Last recorded219,718 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 219,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 219,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 212,536 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 212,535 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 205,106 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 205,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 198,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 180,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 180,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 164,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 150,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,165 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,687 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,870 miles

Front and rear brake discs heavily lipped and corroding

Rear tyres wearing out of shape and perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,870 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs heavily lipped and corroding

Rear tyres wearing out of shape and perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,366 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R indicators faded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,578 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,408 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 UHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver 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 UHY, 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 BK55 UHY registered?

BK55 UHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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