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C1 DAJ

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,329 mi
Last recorded95,329 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 DAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,574 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,167 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 77,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 61,273 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 54,240 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 47,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 36,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play lower steering u/j

wipers smearing

Pass 30 May 2013 33,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,718 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 25,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 20,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C1 DAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C1 DAJ, 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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What year was C1 DAJ registered?

C1 DAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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