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FAF 18V

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,457 mi
Last recorded205,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAF 18V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 205,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 196,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 194,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 191,288 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 188,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 186,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 183,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 183,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 181,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 178,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 174,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 168,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 167,449 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 167,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 164,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 158,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 150,305 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 120,911 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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FAF 18V is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FAF 18V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAF 18V registered?

FAF 18V is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FAF 18V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAF 18V shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAF 18V have outstanding finance?

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