MOT Status
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118,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear brake pipes swollen
corroded near tow bar
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear brake pipes swollen
corroded near tow bar
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust system is corroded.
Nail in offside rear tyre (repairable) 8mm.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp inoperative.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust shield is insecure.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust system is corroded.
Nail in offside rear tyre (repairable) 8mm.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp inoperative.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust shield is insecure.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust shield insecure and fouling vehicle
exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling on exhaust
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper arm is broken, loose and hanging in front of rear registration plate
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper arm is broken, loose and hanging in front of rear registration plate
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system is corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front wiper smears
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system is corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front wiper smears
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system is corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen has slight damage within swept area
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust system is corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen has slight damage within swept area
All four tyres are slightly perished
Exhaust system is corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch is seized (8.4.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All four tyres are slightly perished
Exhaust system is corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front both tyres starting to perish 215/65 R16 C T
Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front both tyres starting to perish 215/65 R16 C T
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" aero (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
all four tyres perishing (215/65 R16C 109/107T F2012 R2013)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
all four tyres perishing (215/65 R16C 109/107T F2012 R2013)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
see previous test for advisories
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
chips to windscreen
rear pads getting low
wipers slight smear
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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BY05 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 BY05 URF, 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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BY05 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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