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BT08 UVV

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of exhaust system

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,184 miles

condition of exhaust system

Fail 5 Dec 2023 85,184 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

condition of exhaust system

Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,272 miles

all tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Fail 29 Nov 2022 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

all tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 75,072 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,389 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,895 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 60,895 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 53,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,204 miles

Near side door does not operate electrically

Pass 4 May 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,369 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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BT08 UVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey 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 BT08 UVV, 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 BT08 UVV registered?

BT08 UVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is BT08 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 UVV 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.

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