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BL06 LFG

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,583 mi
Last recorded225,583 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 225,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 216,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 216,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 209,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 209,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 199,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 189,780 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 178,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 167,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 167,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2019 162,733 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 155,143 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,729 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Jul 2017 149,729 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 May 2016 132,592 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view

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

Fail 19 May 2016 132,592 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view

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

Pass 16 May 2015 116,226 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2014 101,842 miles

emissions to low to register

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to low to register

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 88,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL06 LFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,195 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 BL06 LFG, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL06 LFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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