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BK58 PVU

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 140,209 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 140,209 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 134,733 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 128,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty steering very noisey (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,284 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,967 miles

1 bolt missing engine under tray

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,250 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,511 miles

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,511 miles

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

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,684 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,108 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,794 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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BK58 PVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK58 PVU, 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 BK58 PVU registered?

BK58 PVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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