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DC05 BOY

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,975 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 78,928 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,801 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,686 miles

Back box outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,271 miles

Offside Rear tyre underinfaled

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge almost through to cords. but 4mm on treaed

exhaust system corroded

high level stop lense missing but lamp is operational and secure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 16,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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DC05 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DC05 BOY, 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 DC05 BOY registered?

DC05 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DC05 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 BOY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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