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E7 FJK

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2370cc
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Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests69 (46 pass, 23 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

575,012 mi
Last recorded575,012 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 FJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

46 pass 23 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 575,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 304,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 526,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 297,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 291,929 miles

All four brake discs rusty due to van being non operational

Emissions passed although engine still bit Smokey.

O/s rear handbrake effort still poor. Pulls just on min amount to reach pass limit

Fail 15 Mar 2023 291,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Weld split in front subframe corner (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut not fully over threads due to added washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

All four brake discs rusty due to van being non operational

Both rear handbrake cables rubbing on inner wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2023 522,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 288,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 517,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 513,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 281,166 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oversized wheels fitted which catch occasionally to under wheels Arches

Rear number plate lights dull

Pass 13 Mar 2020 494,874 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 494,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 274,935 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corroded

2 rear brake pipes

Engine a bit smokey

N/s rear brake binding slightly

N/s rear brake disc warped

Pass 11 Sep 2019 474,319 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 474,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 463,718 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 463,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 266,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 451,548 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 451,544 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 258,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front inner steering rack knuckles worn/play

n/s rear handbrake cable fouling shock absorber

rear brake pipes corroded

sticky handbrake lever to o/s rear brake caliper

Pass 13 Feb 2018 439,072 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 439,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 430,738 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 430,738 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 421,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 421,320 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively al wipers (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 247,923 miles

n/s o/s front inner steering rack knuckles worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 405,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2016 405,942 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2016 396,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 239,098 miles

o/s front headlight loose at bottom

Pass 25 Feb 2016 395,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 386,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The centre exhaust silencer corroded.

The engine management light on dash.

The nearside front lower ball joint dust boot slightly insecure.

The nearside front outer c/v joint showing signs of wear.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 386,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The centre exhaust silencer corroded.

The engine management light on dash.

The nearside front lower ball joint dust boot slightly insecure.

The nearside front outer c/v joint showing signs of wear.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 372,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 229,153 miles

n/s o/s steering rack ends have play

Fail 12 Feb 2015 372,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 356,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 356,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 356,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 224,926 miles

DRIVERS DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED

FRONT EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ENDS

STEERING RACK MOUNTS ARE WORN

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 338,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 338,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 328,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some movement in near side front lower suspension arm bushes.

The brake pipes to near side rear and off side rear flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system heavily corroded in places but still secure.

The front brake pads showing some wear.

The off side front tyre starting to wear low.

The off side rear tyre worn very low on the tyre edges.

The rear engine mounting showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 328,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The brake pipes to near side rear and off side rear flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system heavily corroded in places but still secure.

The front brake pads showing some wear.

The off side front tyre starting to wear low.

The off side rear tyre worn very low on the tyre edges.

The rear engine mounting showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The rear pads appear to be wearing lowish.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 197,746 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END AND AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 5 Feb 2013 197,627 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END AND AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 28 Jan 2013 322,066 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 322,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 170,372 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

power steering components wet with oil .... unable to see any leaking

smoke on purge test and smoke test but not exessive

Fail 24 Feb 2012 170,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

power steering components wet with oil .... unable to see any leaking

smoke on purge test and smoke test but not exessive

Pass 31 Jan 2012 279,347 miles

Excess movement (lift) in rear engine/gear box mounting.

Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone arm bushes.

Slight movement in nearside front track rod joint.

The centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 279,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Excess movement (lift) in rear engine/gear box mounting.

Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone arm bushes.

Slight movement in nearside front track rod joint.

The centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.

The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 149,039 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads look low

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 217,392 miles

The centre silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

There is some wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the off side and near side.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 217,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The centre silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side rear view mirror glass is damaged and in very poor condition.

There is some wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the off side and near side.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked and perished no ply or cord showing

brake anti slip pad worn

engine has very slight knock

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated at top

offside and nearside front steering rack arms have very little play

rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully

service light on

slight play at steering wheel

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2010 125,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked and perished no ply or cord showing

brake anti slip pad worn

engine has very slight knock

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated at top

offside and nearside front steering rack arms have very little play

rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully

service light on

slight play at steering wheel

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 154,466 miles

The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit in places.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,634 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,332 miles

hand brake cable starting to corrode

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

hand brake cable starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2008 238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,055 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit also has slight cuts in inner tyre wall

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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E7 FJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 69 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E7 FJK, 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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E7 FJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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