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YX55 DSV

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,048 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 103,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 101,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,272 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise windscreen damage

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,002 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,179 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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YX55 DSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX55 DSV, 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 YX55 DSV registered?

YX55 DSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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