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C7 YAR

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 YAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust tip loose, clamp missing

Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,037 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 97,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,766 miles

aftermarket exhaust system is noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,176 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,892 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,977 miles

front wipers smeary

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,782 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,464 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,523 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,711 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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C7 YAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C7 YAR, 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 C7 YAR registered?

C7 YAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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