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AB08 KZT

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,495 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged small bulges in n-s-f and o-s-f inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2025 104,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged small bulges in n-s-f and o-s-f inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,716 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav from centre screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre entre band 235 50 18 ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 92,716 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav from centre screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre entre band 235 50 18 ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,000 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,000 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,053 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 76,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,351 miles

exhaust back box rusted

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 31 May 2016 65,799 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in top of windscreen not in view of road @ present.

Engine M.I.L.on.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,023 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,023 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 23,280 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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AB08 KZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AB08 KZT, 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 AB08 KZT registered?

AB08 KZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 KZT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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