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D9 ACD

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,474 mi
Last recorded167,474 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ACD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 167,474 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded.

unable to check or view all components undrside of vehuicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,513 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

unable to check or view components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,191 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Fail 17 Oct 2023 155,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded.

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

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 148,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2021 148,828 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,785 miles

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

unable too check or view all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

noise from steering.

unable too check or view all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 140,456 miles

silencers corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,166 miles

front/rear silencer corroded. unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs scored slight inner.

Fail 25 May 2018 136,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front/rear silencer corroded. unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs scored slight inner.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,088 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f inner discs scored [slight]

silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,092 miles

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

o/s/f link slight wear.

rear exhaust system corroded.

unable too check or view all brake pipes due too fuel tank.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,985 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

unable too check or view all brake pipes due too fuel tank.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,336 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 107,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,915 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 82,407 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,392 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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D9 ACD is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D9 ACD, 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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D9 ACD is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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