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CF08 XAG

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,157 mi
Last recorded177,157 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 177,157 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 177,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 176,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 176,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 174,772 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 173,955 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2020 168,400 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 168,399 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 158,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 153,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 231,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 216,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 196,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 195,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 176,322 miles

some wear nearside rear tyre edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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CF08 XAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF08 XAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CF08 XAG registered?

CF08 XAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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