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BLK 143S

2006 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caravanette52,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 143S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,587 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside front

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 56,382 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play See chalk mark (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 54,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 52,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 52,190 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 46,984 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 46,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 45,512 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 45,512 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,943 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Fail 25 Apr 2019 43,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner cv boot is split

Pass 12 May 2017 39,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,858 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 34,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 29,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,496 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 28,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 20,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,463 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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BLK 143S is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 52,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLK 143S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BLK 143S registered?

BLK 143S is a 2006 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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