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LA55 XPU

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,992 mi
Last recorded55,992 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,907 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,836 miles

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

slight wear in all wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,153 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 551,355 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake pad pins insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,134 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front n/s and o/s brake pad pins insecure

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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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LA55 XPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 LA55 XPU, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA55 XPU registered?

LA55 XPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LA55 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 XPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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