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EIG 5200

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,758 mi
Last recorded186,758 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 5200
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 186,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Live wire from battery No insolation on end connection (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing very rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing very rusty

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear suspension very rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 183,776 miles

brake pad warning light

Fail 8 May 2025 183,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light

Pass 17 Apr 2024 180,877 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 180,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 175,357 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arches have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad just passable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2022 169,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 163,740 miles

Nearside Front shock tower slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock tower slight corrosion

brake pad warning lamp on all pads good

decel test due to size

Fail 25 Jan 2021 163,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front shock tower slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock tower slight corrosion

brake pad warning lamp on all pads good

decel test due to size

Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,080 miles

ignition barrell and key becoming worn

slight whine on steering pump

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr shocer upper dust cover detioriated

slight roughness in front strut top mount bearing s

Fail 18 Jul 2018 141,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

nsr shocer upper dust cover detioriated

slight roughness in front strut top mount bearing s

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,752 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 103,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,084 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,084 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,070 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,653 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EIG 5200 is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EIG 5200, 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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EIG 5200 is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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