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DC54 HHO

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,725 mi
Last recorded70,725 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 HHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 70,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,379 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight movement

all four brake discs light rust on brake disc surface

exhaust system light rust

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink bar rubbers perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rack arm slight movement

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s o/s (1.1.C.1a)

all four brake discs light rust on brake disc surface

exhaust system light rust

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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DC54 HHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC54 HHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC54 HHO registered?

DC54 HHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DC54 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC54 HHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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