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RE05 DPU

2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,373 mi
Last recorded204,373 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle121,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 DPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 204,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 190,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 190,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 122,959 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,651 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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RE05 DPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 121,340 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 RE05 DPU, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE05 DPU registered?

RE05 DPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RE05 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 DPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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