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AD58 VLT

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,039 mi
Last recorded148,039 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 148,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 139,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,826 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp producing dim light

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,614 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,614 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,225 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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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AD58 VLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD58 VLT, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD58 VLT registered?

AD58 VLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is AD58 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VLT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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