2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · C2 WDR
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 142,453 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C2 WDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 142,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C2 WDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (C2 WDR) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
C2 WDR Mileage History
- 14/03/2024142,056 mi
- 15/03/2024142,056 mi
- 15/05/2025142,328 mi+272 mi
- 07/07/2026142,453 mi+125 mi
- 07/07/2026142,453 mi
Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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