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BT54 HLX

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,030 mi
Last recorded192,030 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 192,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 186,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake over adjusted (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 172,149 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 172,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 162,453 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 162,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,278 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 153,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake cable adj to tight

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,436 miles

low handbrake reading o/s

slight play front arm bushes

slight play front drop links

Pass 18 Apr 2014 128,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 120,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 120,669 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 112,485 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 96,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,155 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,051 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT54 HLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BT54 HLX, 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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BT54 HLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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