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CU05 OBY

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,999 miles

4 rear seats fitted.

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Middle exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge.

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 151,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

4 rear seats fitted.

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Middle exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge.

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,826 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing low on both edges.

middle and rear exhaust boxes starting to separate.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 132,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing low on both edges.

middle and rear exhaust boxes starting to separate.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,378 miles

Headlight deflectors fitted.

Middle exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear shocks getting weak.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,386 miles

Scratch in windscreen.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Warning light on indicating steering angle sensor fault.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,386 miles

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

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

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

Scratch in windscreen.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

traction control light on.

Pass 14 May 2012 51,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both mirrors damaged

Fail 14 May 2012 51,993 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both mirrors damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,377 miles

Both front tyres sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 32,610 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 27,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU05 OBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU05 OBY, 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 CU05 OBY registered?

CU05 OBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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