2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · RO56 JKY
2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 208,139 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO56 JKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 208,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 JKY 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 (RO56 JKY) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
RO56 JKY Mileage History
- 20/10/2022190,535 mi
- 21/10/2023197,084 mi+6,549 mi
- 16/11/2024199,308 mi+2,224 mi
- 26/01/2026208,138 mi+8,830 mi
- 29/01/2026208,139 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,372 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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