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XR05 COS

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,699 mi
Last recorded160,699 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR05 COS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,699 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,723 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 141,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,400 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,354 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 130,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,597 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 117,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,762 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,426 miles

spare tyre has a lump on inner side wall.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,514 miles

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,234 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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XR05 COS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XR05 COS, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XR05 COS registered?

XR05 COS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is XR05 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR05 COS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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