2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · YL05 HTE
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 197,773 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
YL05 HTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 197,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YL05 HTE Mileage History
- 28/11/2024183,797 mi
- 29/11/2024183,797 mi
- 13/11/2025191,659 mi+7,862 mi
- 17/11/2025191,746 mi+87 mi
- 24/08/2026197,773 mi+6,027 mi
Average of roughly 8,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL05 HTE 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 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (YL05 HTE) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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