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ABW 226D

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,308 mi
Last recorded142,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 226D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,308 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 142,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,023 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 137,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,300 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,612 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside macpherson strut slight wear in top bearing ?

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

trays and overs fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,329 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shocks (2.4.A.3)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,232 miles

Front and rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,221 miles

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

Wire to N/S/F hub is slightly rubbing on the N/S inner tyre.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,370 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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ABW 226D is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABW 226D, 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 ABW 226D registered?

ABW 226D is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is ABW 226D safe to buy?

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