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BN58 PRV

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 131,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 131,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 119,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check any belts to the rear due to child seats ()

Fail 10 Jan 2025 119,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check any belts to the rear due to child seats ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,214 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,887 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 101,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,658 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,923 miles

park brake tell tail .not working .

Fail 11 Jan 2019 61,923 miles

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

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

park brake tell tail .not working .

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,551 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,012 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 29,873 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,604 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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BN58 PRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN58 PRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 PRV registered?

BN58 PRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is BN58 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 PRV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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