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BU06 YMP

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,031 mi
Last recorded183,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 183,031 miles

Nearside Centre row seat belt buckle cover missing. Still functions as intended

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Asymmetrical tyre incorrectly fitted and sidewall instructions "buffed" 235/55r17

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

No "Lock-out" on service or parking brake. Nearside rear

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise. o/s/f 2.0mm n/s/f 8.0mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. Zone A and swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. slight cracking. no reinforcements visible. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row. Still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Washer jets slightly misaligned

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

Smoke opacity limits only just met manufacturers limits. see over

Steering. slight tightness/juddering on stationary left hand lock. Possible upper support bearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise. All four tyres under 3.0mm and cracking on shoulders. 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Unequal wear on front brake pads. nearside 9mm offside 6mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in swept area. 1 x chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 171,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. slight cracking. no reinforcements visible. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row. Still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Washer jets slightly misaligned

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light intensity too high. incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intensity does not reduce. incorrect bulb fitted (4.5.4 (b))

Smoke opacity limits only just met manufacturers limits. see over

Steering. slight tightness/juddering on stationary left hand lock. Possible upper support bearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise. All four tyres under 3.0mm and cracking on shoulders. 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Unequal wear on front brake pads. nearside 9mm offside 6mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in swept area. 1 x chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 167,697 miles

Brake Servo casing corroded

Brake fluid discoloured

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scuffed. 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder. 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 3.0mm. 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x swept area and 1 x Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. no reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. no reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2xchips. 1 lower middle, 1 o/s swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 165,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See over (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. no reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. no reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2xchips. 1 lower middle, 1 o/s swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 161,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle row. cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2022 161,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle row. cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2021 158,101 miles

Electrical wiring insecure parking sensor wire at rear bumper? (4.11 (a) (i))

Note;- Exhaust centre silencer box outer casing corroded & flaking

Offside Rear Body damage on outer panel/skin

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

STRONGLY RECOMMEND BRAKE FLUID CHANGE

Spare tyre defective deflated?

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "STONECHIP" within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,735 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips one offside one central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 148,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 smoke limit on manufacturers plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips one offside one central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 138,473 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv guitter slight damage

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,859 miles

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 126,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,644 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,066 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,808 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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BU06 YMP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU06 YMP, 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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BU06 YMP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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