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BG08 WNC

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,369 mi
Last recorded145,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 145,369 miles

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded.

Pass 23 May 2025 144,033 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

Pass 14 May 2024 140,513 miles

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 138,163 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))

Pass 23 May 2022 135,924 miles

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 133,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 132,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 129,309 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 120,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 116,257 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 107,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 97,317 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 88,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 88,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 79,369 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 79,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 64,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,361 miles

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

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 WNC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WNC, 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 BG08 WNC registered?

BG08 WNC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is BG08 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 WNC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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