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C2 MJR

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 MJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,413 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Sep 2025 138,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning casing also damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 127,461 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,283 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,588 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt not fitted

Front Fog lamps inop

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,756 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside middle row seatbelt locking mechanism surround missing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,607 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,471 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,923 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,552 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,920 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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C2 MJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black 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 C2 MJR, 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 C2 MJR registered?

C2 MJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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