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FAV 254C

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,992 mi
Last recorded16,992 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 254C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 16,992 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 16,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,238 miles

Central steering joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2019 16,238 miles

Central steering joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,472 miles

Rear advice both rear hubs slightly damp advice roller brake good reading both sides

Rear advice off side rear hand brake less effort than nearside

advice cable rubbing on suspension area advice condition

Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,872 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 13,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Nov 2013 13,253 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 9,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 9,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s rear brake appears damp may have a fluid leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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FAV 254C is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAV 254C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAV 254C registered?

FAV 254C is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FAV 254C safe to buy?

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