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EM04 NMO

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,983 mi
Last recorded158,983 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 NMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 158,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 158,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,385 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 146,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 141,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 111,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 96,065 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 96,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 90,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,343 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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EM04 NMO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EM04 NMO, 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 EM04 NMO registered?

EM04 NMO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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