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BL06 ASK

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ASK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 77,653 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 40,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,149 miles

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

bonnet can not remain open as the device {struct) not working

Fail 3 Apr 2024 76,149 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

bonnet can not remain open as the device {struct) not working

Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,228 miles

Offside Rear bumper corner pushed in

bonnet struts weak

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2020 65,765 miles

exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2020 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk cover taped on

unable to check rear boot belts

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk cover taped on

unable to check rear boot belts

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,634 miles

only 3x seats fitted rear

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only 3x seats fitted rear

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,698 miles

presented as 4 seats

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

presented as 4 seats

rear no plate discolour

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,046 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,985 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,067 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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BL06 ASK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL06 ASK, 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 BL06 ASK registered?

BL06 ASK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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