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EK55 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 113,188 miles

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

some corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,403 miles

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

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2021 100,548 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2020 97,546 miles

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,523 miles

Offside Vehicle leaning to one side

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2018 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle leaning to one side

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2017

All but drivers seat have been removed

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 88,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,335 miles

air bag lamp on

slight corrsion o/s/r subframe

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,168 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,184 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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EK55 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 BUS?

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What year was EK55 BUS registered?

EK55 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 BUS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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