2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · OY55 GYH
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 260,691 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY55 GYH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 260,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OY55 GYH Mileage History
- 27/07/2010160,631 mi
- 28/07/2010160,631 mi
- 29/07/2011169,622 mi+8,991 mi
- 23/07/2012183,667 mi+14,045 mi
- 24/07/2012183,667 mi
- 12/07/2013190,145 mi+6,478 mi
- 18/07/2014197,523 mi+7,378 mi
- 14/07/2015204,801 mi+7,278 mi
- 20/07/2016210,393 mi+5,592 mi
- 04/08/2017215,481 mi+5,088 mi
- 30/07/2018220,909 mi+5,428 mi
- 30/07/2019226,771 mi+5,862 mi
- 31/07/2020231,240 mi+4,469 mi
- 07/08/2021235,836 mi+4,596 mi
- 07/08/2021235,836 mi
- 03/08/2022241,541 mi+5,705 mi
- 03/08/2022241,541 mi
- 03/08/2023247,218 mi+5,677 mi
- 03/08/2023247,218 mi
- 31/07/2024251,631 mi+4,413 mi
- 29/07/2025256,579 mi+4,948 mi
- 04/08/2026260,691 mi+4,112 mi
Average of roughly 6,245 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
OY55 GYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (OY55 GYH) between July 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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