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C8 NMS

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 149,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated calliper (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,359 miles

Front Both bottom ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,675 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 59,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,879 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,184 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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C8 NMS is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 80,233 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 C8 NMS, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C8 NMS registered?

C8 NMS is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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