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BN55 GOE

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,202 mi
Last recorded210,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 210,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 207,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 204,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 201,266 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 201,266 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 197,490 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 197,458 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 192,921 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 192,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 191,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 187,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 183,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 174,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 161,894 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 161,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,894 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 130,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,148 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,987 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 GOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 GOE, 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 BN55 GOE registered?

BN55 GOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is BN55 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GOE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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