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C19 BML

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,584 mi
Last recorded70,584 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 BML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 70,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 62,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 57,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 30,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 23,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,552 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 16,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 14,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C19 BML is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C19 BML, 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 C19 BML registered?

C19 BML is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is C19 BML safe to buy?

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