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198D570

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,450 mi
Last recorded153,450 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D570
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,450 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover

Fail 5 May 2026 153,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover

Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 150,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing Lamp Inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2023 129,918 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 111,149 miles

Engine Management light stays ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet strut weak/ not holding the bonnet

Fail 18 Jun 2022 111,149 miles

Engine Management light stays ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet strut weak/ not holding the bonnet

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,204 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,816 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2015 29,421 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 29,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,545 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 8,545 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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198D570 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 198D570, 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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What year was 198D570 registered?

198D570 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is 198D570 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198D570 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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