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BG08 PKV

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 PKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,802 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,848 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,530 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 46,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,884 miles

centre and rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,929 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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BG08 PKV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG08 PKV, 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 BG08 PKV registered?

BG08 PKV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is BG08 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 PKV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG08 PKV have outstanding finance?

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