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BL02 EAL

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,412 mi
Last recorded143,412 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 143,412 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 138,408 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 138,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 135,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 130,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 130,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 126,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower wishbones, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,221 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower arm, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 124,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pipe broken (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower arm, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,625 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,584 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 41,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,258 miles

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)

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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BL02 EAL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL02 EAL, 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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BL02 EAL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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