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YN56 CKL

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,416 mi
Last recorded151,416 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle117,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 151,416 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

NSF wheel arch heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 151,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken

NSF wheel arch heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 144,884 miles

Bonnet secondary clip seized and not working.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 144,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting excess play. (Corroded?) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet secondary clip seized and not working.

Nearside Front Wing sharp edge. corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose retaining clip corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

unable to check fuel cap as passenger door wil not open.

Pass 31 May 2024 140,044 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 140,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 134,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 113,773 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,638 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,059 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION OUTER SHELL CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,833 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp insecure hi level bake light lens insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,813 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,133 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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YN56 CKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,195 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 YN56 CKL, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YN56 CKL registered?

YN56 CKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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