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AM05 WEZ

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,892 mi
Last recorded198,892 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 WEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 198,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 198,888 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable adrift from corroded bracket on suspension arm (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable adrift from corroded bracket on suspension arm (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 193,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 193,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 180,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 167,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 151,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 151,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 134,331 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,488 miles

plastic under trays not allowing full inspection of some components under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 119,233 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,081 miles

rear tyres starting to get low on tread depth

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 107,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres starting to get low on tread depth

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,788 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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AM05 WEZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM05 WEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM05 WEZ registered?

AM05 WEZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 June 2007.

Is AM05 WEZ safe to buy?

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