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AB08 WFG

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,681 mi
Last recorded200,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 200,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 200,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 172,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 145,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 136,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,523 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 128,024 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,159 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak o/s /rear engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,613 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 97,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 82,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,418 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,013 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 WFG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

AB08 WFG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AB08 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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