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B20 BRB

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,677 mi
Last recorded135,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,677 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 114,865 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,337 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 106,337 miles

Braking system leaking Brake Servo Vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,302 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,811 miles

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

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,355 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,992 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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B20 BRB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B20 BRB, 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 B20 BRB registered?

B20 BRB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is B20 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 BRB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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