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T5 TRT

2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan73,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 TRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 141,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 138,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 138,480 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 129,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2024 129,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 119,712 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 111,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 111,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 103,759 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,772 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,771 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 95,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,248 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,122 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,688 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,688 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,732 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,038 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T5 TRT is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T5 TRT, 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.

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T5 TRT is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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