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BD08 KUX

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,491 mi
Last recorded149,491 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 149,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 141,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 133,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 125,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 125,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,356 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer casings corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,135 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2018 109,135 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,814 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 83,884 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 72,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 72,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 57,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,260 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 33,260 miles

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

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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BD08 KUX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BD08 KUX, 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 BD08 KUX registered?

BD08 KUX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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