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BFL 355B

2006 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravan67,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 355B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2016 87,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 77,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,847 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 70,847 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2011 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 61,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,465 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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BFL 355B is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 67,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFL 355B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BFL 355B is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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