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P55 ALB

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,273 mi
Last recorded148,273 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 ALB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 143,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 139,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,467 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,657 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,221 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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P55 ALB is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 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 P55 ALB, 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 16 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 P55 ALB registered?

P55 ALB is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 February 2010.

Is P55 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 ALB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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