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BK55 YWS

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

277,582 mi
Last recorded277,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 277,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 277,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 258,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 258,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 235,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 235,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 194,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside (centre row) seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated (outer side wall)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 294,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside (centre row) seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated (outer side wall)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,360 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 YWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK55 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

BK55 YWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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