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CP08 OYR

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 171,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 157,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 157,120 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded/breaking away

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 156,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 156,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 154,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 150,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 144,365 miles

engine oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 144,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

engine warning lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine-management-light-on-display

middle-and-rear-exhaust-box-deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2017 131,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine-management-light-on-display

middle-and-rear-exhaust-box-deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear.bush (2.4.G.2)

oil.leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear both tyre inner side uneven wear.

rear silencer box outer skin layer deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear both tyre inner side uneven wear.

rear silencer box outer skin layer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle ex box outer skin adrift

Fail 16 Jan 2014 69,714 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all the showing inner shoulder wearing

middle ex box outer skin adrift

n/s/front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,403 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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CP08 OYR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP08 OYR, 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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CP08 OYR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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