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BP08 CJX

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 116,490 miles

Rear upper part of rear silencer box corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 112,512 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect - Underbody covered in plastic

Pass 10 May 2023 109,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 104,279 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 19 May 2021 101,852 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode in places

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,106 miles

Exhaust rusted/starting to corrode in places

Unable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,058 miles

Exhaust poor in places

Unable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,273 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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BP08 CJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BP08 CJX, 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 BP08 CJX registered?

BP08 CJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is BP08 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 CJX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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