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BN55 GOC

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 149,112 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Central exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 149,112 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Central exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 146,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 141,812 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,918 miles

central and rear silencers out skin peeling

Fail 11 Jul 2023 137,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

central and rear silencers out skin peeling

Pass 2 Jul 2022 133,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 131,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 125,354 miles

All tyres wearing on edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 125,354 miles

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

All tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,624 miles

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,595 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,479 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,532 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 3 Sep 2008 35,467 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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BN55 GOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 GOC, 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 BN55 GOC registered?

BN55 GOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is BN55 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GOC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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