
£8,640 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
2005 VW CARAVELLE EXECUTIVE 3.2 V6 AUTO
United Kingdom • 25 Jan 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive boasts a high specification with a 3.2-litre V6 engine and Tiptronic transmission. It comes with a long MoT, extensive service history, and luxury features like leather interior, electric doors, and a SatNav.
However, prospective buyers should note the five previous keepers, high mileage (211,996), and the 'sold as seen' condition, which necessitates a thorough inspection before bidding.

Condition
5
The vehicle has high mileage, multiple previous owners, and is sold as seen with no warranty, indicating potential wear and tear. However, it benefits from a recent MoT, a comprehensive service history, and some desirable upgrades.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WV2ZZZ7HZ6H040871
Chassis No:
Odometer:
211,996 miles
GF55 HWL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This luxurious high-spec 232bhp Volkswagen Caravelle Executive Tiptronic 3.2-litre V6 Auto was registered in November 2005.
Stated to drive well by our vendor.
Its MoT is valid until December 2025.
Five registered keepers are shown on the V5C.
The van features leather and Alcantara interior, electric side doors, front and rear parking sensors, rear camera, heated seats, twin Captain chairs, SatNav with colour screen, LPG gas system, lowered suspension, 17in Solace alloy wheels and row three folding and removable bench seat with bed function.
The van had its timing chain replaced in 2017.
The large history folder that comes with the vehicle contains invoices for around £20,000 of service and repair work.
Paperwork includes the V5C, print-out of the online MoT history back to 2008, assorted invoices and MoT certificates.
There's also the book pack with LPG information (although no certificate) and owner's handbooks plus service book with thirteen entries up to 211,909 miles in De...
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£1,014
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,538
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,320
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 12 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
214,892 miles
Registration Date
2005-11-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 03 2025 with 214,892 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Subframe covered in underseal
Failed
On Nov 27 2025 with 214,860 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Dec 13 2024 with 211,934 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2024 with 210,294 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2023 with 207,279 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Aug 01 2022 with 197,037 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lpg tank slightly Corroded
Passed
On Aug 02 2021 with 188,349 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Aug 06 2020 with 179,634 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Aug 06 2020 with 179,634 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 05 2018 with 159,722 miles
Failed
On Oct 31 2018 with 159,722 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Oct 30 2017 with 149,490 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Oct 30 2017 with 149,490 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 01 2016 with 138,414 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 26 2015 with 125,169 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 30 2014 with 111,916 miles
Passed
On Nov 01 2013 with 103,237 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- small chips in windscreen
- puncture in n/s/r tyre
Passed
On Oct 30 2012 with 94,415 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2011 with 81,617 miles
Failed
On Dec 13 2010 with 72,462 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Dec 13 2010 with 72,462 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Dec 02 2009 with 58,651 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- front and rear brake pads are wearing low.
Passed
On Oct 30 2008 with 46,328 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


