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BG58 HJA

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 71,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 66,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,614 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe to central exhaust joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,460 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BG58 HJA 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 BG58 HJA, 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 BG58 HJA registered?

BG58 HJA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is BG58 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 HJA 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.

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