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WX55 AAO

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,541 mi
Last recorded113,541 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,541 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,523 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,438 miles

under side fully under sealed

Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,434 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under side fully under sealed

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre over 15 years old

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 110,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,629 miles

anti roll bar clamps slight play

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,147 miles

osr outer body sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,802 miles

exhaust rubber supports perished

light wear in osf hub pivots

osr lower body sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust rubber supports perished

light wear in osf hub pivots

osr lower body sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,009 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

play in o/s front top and bottom trunion

Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,898 miles

slight play in o/s front lower king pin

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,627 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 44,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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WX55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 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 WX55 AAO, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX55 AAO registered?

WX55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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