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2005 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration LS55BWY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,890 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside, Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,730 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,513 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,014 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,044 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,960 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,313 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,533 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,978 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Excessive road noise when driven possible wheel bearing
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre Mishapen
- Offside Front O/S/F Door unable to open fully
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R Tyre has bulges due to separation in tyre (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front O/S/F Door unable to open fully
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Excessive road noise when driven possible wheel bearing
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre Mishapen
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,887 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017 6 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,887 MI
6 Jun 20264 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,592 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,991 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,742 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202631 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
1 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,151 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,168 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,487 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,984 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,776 MI
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LS55BWY was registered on 2005-12-05
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