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BV05 WBW

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,062 mi
Last recorded167,062 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 167,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 159,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,117 miles

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

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

rear exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 135,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 135,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,430 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 3 Sep 2020 128,429 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,556 miles

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 18 Jun 2019 120,556 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2018 110,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,583 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,339 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,881 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 54,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 45,854 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 37,074 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 37,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,913 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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BV05 WBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV05 WBW, 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 BV05 WBW registered?

BV05 WBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BV05 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WBW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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