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C9 LMJ

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,246 mi
Last recorded139,246 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,246 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,599 miles

exhaust center and rear silencer weak

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 235/60x16 104h el (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center and rear silencer weak

Pass 8 Aug 2020 105,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,467 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,119 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 47,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,662 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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C9 LMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C9 LMJ, 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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C9 LMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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