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B19 RYE

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,618 mi
Last recorded62,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 62,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 54,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 54,268 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,935 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,223 miles

Electric windows not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

No spare wheel

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2019 5,192 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 5,067 miles

underbody components rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2016 5,067 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

underbody components rusty

Pass 12 May 2015 5,008 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 4,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 4,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 3,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 2,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 1,350 miles

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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B19 RYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black 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 B19 RYE, 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.

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What year was B19 RYE registered?

B19 RYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is B19 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 RYE 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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