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K50 DUB

2008 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravan46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,374 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 71,804 miles

Offside Front Lower kingpin slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2025 71,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower kingpin slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2024 69,736 miles

Offside Hazard Lights not working

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Hazard Lights not working

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 8,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 8,754 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Side repeater not working near side and off side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 6,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 6,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near side inner sill slightly corroded

off side inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 55,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 48,786 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 42,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 35,892 miles

slight play in nsf king pin

Pass 13 May 2014 21,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 21,314 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 13,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,751 miles

exhaust is blowing and coroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,963 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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K50 DUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 46,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K50 DUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K50 DUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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