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RA06 KGZ

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

226,211 mi
Last recorded226,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 KGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 226,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 226,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 226,173 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 226,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 226,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 226,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 226,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 225,806 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp aims low

both middle and rear exhaust boxes outer skins split and corroded

emissions too clean to register

offside front tyre has splits appearing in outer sidewall 275/40/20

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 223,972 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 221,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 218,411 miles

a b s light not on at test

Pass 8 Sep 2012 216,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 216,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 212,567 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2010 189,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 144,837 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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RA06 KGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RA06 KGZ, 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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What year was RA06 KGZ registered?

RA06 KGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is RA06 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 KGZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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