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WX55 ABF

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,977 mi
Last recorded44,977 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 44,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,461 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

light play rear arm bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 41,680 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,876 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear left exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 38,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight smearing on wiper blades

Pass 15 May 2017 36,796 miles

Nearside rear exhaust box corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight weep steering box

Fail 15 May 2017 36,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear exhaust box corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight weep steering box

Pass 9 May 2016 34,979 miles

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

nearside exhaust box rusty

slight weep steering box

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre and heavy wear inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 34,979 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight weep steering box

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

nearside exhaust box rusty

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre and heavy wear inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 32,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight smeering of wipers

Pass 15 May 2014 29,395 miles

left hand silencer corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 25,499 miles

rear brakes require attention

Pass 4 May 2012 22,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear fog light needs attension

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,699 miles

exhaust system rusty

heavy underseal to vehicle

rear brakes require attention

slight play steering joints

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,398 miles

emissions fluctating heavily

freeplay at steering wheel just acceptable

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2010 15,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

freeplay at steering wheel just acceptable

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2009 12,638 miles

NO SEAT BELTS FITTED TO VERY REAR SEATS.

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT AIM ON VERY UPPER LIMIT.

QUITE LONG FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.

UPPER LIMIT OF PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

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 ABF is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABF, 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 ABF registered?

WX55 ABF is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is WX55 ABF safe to buy?

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