2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · RJ55 AYW
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 210,309 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 AYW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 210,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 AYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (RJ55 AYW) between August 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ55 AYW Mileage History
- 29/08/200853,509 mi
- 15/09/200853,773 mi+264 mi
- 20/02/201072,842 mi+19,069 mi
- 22/02/201183,391 mi+10,549 mi
- 20/02/201299,720 mi+16,329 mi
- 23/02/201299,875 mi+155 mi
- 12/02/2013114,125 mi+14,250 mi
- 27/01/2014126,555 mi+12,430 mi
- 16/02/2015140,331 mi+13,776 mi
- 17/02/2016151,626 mi+11,295 mi
- 18/02/2016151,626 mi
- 30/01/2017159,454 mi+7,828 mi
- 21/02/2018169,359 mi+9,905 mi
- 21/02/2018169,359 mi
- 01/02/2019177,498 mi+8,139 mi
- 05/02/2020185,454 mi+7,956 mi
- 05/02/2020185,455 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/2021190,093 mi+4,638 mi
- 04/02/2021190,094 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2022197,504 mi+7,410 mi
- 23/03/2022197,868 mi+364 mi
- 21/03/2023201,807 mi+3,939 mi
- 21/03/2023201,807 mi
- 21/03/2024204,117 mi+2,310 mi
- 19/03/2025206,177 mi+2,060 mi
- 05/03/2026210,309 mi+4,132 mi
Average of roughly 8,953 miles per year across 26 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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