2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · OY56 DXG
2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 78,677 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY56 DXG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 78,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY56 DXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (OY56 DXG) between September 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
OY56 DXG Mileage History
- 23/09/200922,007 mi
- 29/09/201027,517 mi+5,510 mi
- 06/10/201129,347 mi+1,830 mi
- 03/10/201233,130 mi+3,783 mi
- 03/10/201336,353 mi+3,223 mi
- 08/10/201336,372 mi+19 mi
- 25/09/201438,966 mi+2,594 mi
- 06/10/201542,176 mi+3,210 mi
- 06/10/201648,061 mi+5,885 mi
- 02/10/201753,249 mi+5,188 mi
- 01/10/201855,846 mi+2,597 mi
- 25/09/201959,611 mi+3,765 mi
- 24/09/202060,799 mi+1,188 mi
- 23/09/202162,649 mi+1,850 mi
- 05/10/202266,654 mi+4,005 mi
- 03/10/202370,480 mi+3,826 mi
- 06/10/202370,481 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/202473,651 mi+3,170 mi
- 14/10/202578,671 mi+5,020 mi
- 14/10/202578,677 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,529 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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