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B8 VJH

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

297,797 mi
Last recorded297,797 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 297,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 289,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 288,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 288,064 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 280,732 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 280,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 268,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 256,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 256,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 239,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 239,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 228,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 213,840 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear bumper and light lens damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2017 213,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear bumper and light lens damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 202,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 202,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 192,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 190,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 186,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 183,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 134,677 miles

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

Oil leak

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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B8 VJH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B8 VJH, 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 B8 VJH registered?

B8 VJH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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