2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · JO02 BUS
2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 136,896 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO02 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 136,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO02 BUS 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 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (JO02 BUS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
JO02 BUS Mileage History
- 17/11/2023121,009 mi
- 15/11/2024129,818 mi+8,809 mi
- 15/11/2024129,818 mi
- 12/11/2025136,896 mi+7,078 mi
- 12/11/2025136,896 mi
Average of roughly 7,992 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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