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AO08 ZFW

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,033 mi
Last recorded126,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,968 miles

high level brake lamp inop

screen has damage but not in view of driver

Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

high level brake lamp inop

screen has damage but not in view of driver

Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,549 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,627 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,385 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 44,007 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 32,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

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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AO08 ZFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO08 ZFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 ZFW registered?

AO08 ZFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is AO08 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 ZFW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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