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C8 LTG

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

261,745 mi
Last recorded261,745 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 261,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 255,600 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 255,534 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 255,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 255,453 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 255,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 255,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 254,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 249,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 241,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 232,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 232,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 227,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 227,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 220,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 211,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear silencer badley corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 211,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer badley corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 203,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 203,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2011 186,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 186,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 166,744 miles

front number plate damaged

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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C8 LTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 C8 LTG, 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 C8 LTG registered?

C8 LTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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