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WX55 AEE

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,659 mi
Last recorded45,659 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 AEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 45,653 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,758 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 36,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,642 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 33,056 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 33,054 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 31,045 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 31,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 28,475 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 28,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 26,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,745 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,731 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 22,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,220 miles

brake pedal travel long

steering box has slight movement on mounts

Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,757 miles

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 AEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AEE, 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 AEE registered?

WX55 AEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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