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OV06 UHW

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,095 mi
Last recorded190,095 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 UHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 190,095 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 185,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 175,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 170,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 167,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 160,597 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2018 156,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 151,234 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 151,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 146,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 137,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 137,066 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 128,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside and offside rear row seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 128,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside and offside rear row seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,674 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 122,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 88,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 61,076 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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OV06 UHW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 OV06 UHW, 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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OV06 UHW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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