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CU 16

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,212 mi
Last recorded231,212 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU 16
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 231,212 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 231,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 218,642 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 218,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 208,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 202,042 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 202,041 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 188,862 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 181,374 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 176,462 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 176,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 169,485 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 164,322 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 164,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 159,534 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 159,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 151,708 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 151,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 137,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 137,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 112,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 112,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 100,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 90,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 90,976 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 82,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 82,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,800 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,442 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,892 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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CU 16 is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU 16, 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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CU 16 is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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