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YP05 EEW

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,604 mi
Last recorded85,604 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,808 miles

NSR Tyre, out of shape/oval.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,100 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 71,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,997 miles

Service all brakes, corroded and reduced performance.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service all brakes, corroded and reduced performance.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,708 miles

Replace wiper blades.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,549 miles

Handbrake lever warning light not working when applied.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,806 miles

all brakes corroded

replace wiper blades.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,150 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 38,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,600 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YP05 EEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YP05 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP05 EEW?

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What year was YP05 EEW registered?

YP05 EEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is YP05 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 EEW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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