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2005 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration OV05WPW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 03 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,074 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,910 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,269 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 178,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- only just passed handbrake test, near side low effort
- Modified suspension, lowered
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- exhaust deteriorated
- only 2 seats fitted in rear when tested
- tyres run very close to body
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,345 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021 2 Jul 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,168 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,015 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 2 Jul 202618 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,960 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 2 Jul 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,332 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- spare tyre perished and cracked
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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OV05WPW was registered on 2005-06-14
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