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AU08 ZHZ

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,255 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,999 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,877 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,755 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,685 miles

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,666 miles

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

exhaust deterated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,020 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 56,010 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,108 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,662 miles

Rear silencer deteriatored

Pass 22 May 2015 41,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,141 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,528 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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AU08 ZHZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU08 ZHZ, 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 AU08 ZHZ registered?

AU08 ZHZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AU08 ZHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 ZHZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU08 ZHZ have outstanding finance?

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