2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · OW05 KNA
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 169,488 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OW05 KNA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 169,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW05 KNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (OW05 KNA) between September 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector damaged /bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
OW05 KNA Mileage History
- 05/09/200836,254 mi
- 06/09/200836,254 mi
- 16/09/200942,880 mi+6,626 mi
- 13/09/201050,300 mi+7,420 mi
- 13/09/201050,300 mi
- 20/12/201160,062 mi+9,762 mi
- 06/12/201266,034 mi+5,972 mi
- 25/11/201372,053 mi+6,019 mi
- 17/10/201478,184 mi+6,131 mi
- 30/10/201478,310 mi+126 mi
- 13/11/201586,236 mi+7,926 mi
- 13/11/201586,236 mi
- 07/11/201696,228 mi+9,992 mi
- 08/11/2017106,817 mi+10,589 mi
- 01/11/2018116,220 mi+9,403 mi
- 11/11/2019129,526 mi+13,306 mi
- 11/11/2019129,526 mi
- 04/11/2020140,567 mi+11,041 mi
- 02/11/2021154,158 mi+13,591 mi
- 02/11/2021154,158 mi
- 07/11/2022162,595 mi+8,437 mi
- 09/11/2022162,600 mi+5 mi
- 01/11/2023166,028 mi+3,428 mi
- 08/11/2023166,031 mi+3 mi
- 08/11/2024168,078 mi+2,047 mi
- 16/10/2025168,884 mi+806 mi
- 12/10/2026169,488 mi+604 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 27 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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