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CX56 RYR

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,160 mi
Last recorded171,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 RYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,160 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 171,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 165,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 165,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 156,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 156,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,265 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 141,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 138,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 137,213 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front To Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,615 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Rear Positioned Bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Positioned Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Positioned Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front To Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,669 miles

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

parkbrake cable return spring broken

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

wear on front suspension lower arm rear positioned rubber bushes nearside - offside

Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

parkbrake cable return spring broken

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

wear on front suspension lower arm rear positioned rubber bushes nearside - offside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 102,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,784 miles

Signs of drivers wheel catching suspension when on full lock

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,964 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,119 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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CX56 RYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX56 RYR, 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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CX56 RYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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