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CE55 KXR

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,008 mi
Last recorded202,008 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 202,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 199,651 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 193,640 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 193,523 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 193,523 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 191,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusted

n/s/r brake flexible slightly twisted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 184,079 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front sub frame rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 178,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 165,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer peeling

Fail 12 Oct 2019 165,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer peeling

Pass 8 Nov 2018 158,066 miles

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))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded

centre silencer corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 158,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded

centre silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 145,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 145,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 135,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 135,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,116 miles

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

centre & rear silencers corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,799 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake cable outer protection deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,273 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,057 miles

Exhaust system corroded at the rear.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 88,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroded at the rear.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,061 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,038 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,843 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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CE55 KXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE55 KXR, 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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What year was CE55 KXR registered?

CE55 KXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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