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AM08 GVZ

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,154 mi
Last recorded154,154 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 150,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 139,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE IN REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 123,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.2/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,334 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,334 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 110,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 122,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,238 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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AM08 GVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AM08 GVZ, 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 AM08 GVZ registered?

AM08 GVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AM08 GVZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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