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AL05LAB
2005 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration AL05LAB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 10 Apr 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 219,146 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 219,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 213,676 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 213,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 206,526 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying cable (1.1.15 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 196,562 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 196,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,060 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023 1 Apr 20221 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 187,220 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,637 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021 9 Apr 20208 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 185,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Hydraulic brake calliper damaged o/s rear caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,154 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 22 Mar 201922 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 180,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,430 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 23 Feb 201822 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 21 Feb 201721 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 164,620 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 10 Feb 20162 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 160,415 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 2 Feb 20152 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 160,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,331 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 24 Feb 201424 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 152,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
2 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,891 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 2 Mar 20138 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 139,559 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012 8 Dec 20116 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,052 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011 6 Dec 20103 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 122,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
5 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,536 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,310 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 1 May 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AL05LAB was registered on 2005-05-06
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