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LS55BWJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration LS55BWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
23
Passes
7
Failures
76.67%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,493 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted failing on arb link (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,254 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025 6 Jun 202617 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,849 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R spring seat mount missing
- O/S/F flexi brake hose slightly twisted
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,524 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,877 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202618 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,245 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre & Rear Outer Skins Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202616 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber cover is also split on the upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,921 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,727 MI
6 Jun 20265 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,929 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,690 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,690 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,387 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Reason(s) for failure
- BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,360 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,701 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011 6 Jun 20265 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,478 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,329 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 6 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,775 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 6 Jun 20266 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,492 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,002 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 6 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,432 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,585 MI
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LS55BWJ was registered on 2005-11-08
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