2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SW56 VWH
2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 142,976 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW56 VWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 142,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW56 VWH Mileage History
- 19/05/2023131,633 mi
- 13/05/2024134,979 mi+3,346 mi
- 28/05/2025139,458 mi+4,479 mi
- 15/05/2026142,929 mi+3,471 mi
- 27/05/2026142,976 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW56 VWH 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 (SW56 VWH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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