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FM08 WEN

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,845 mi
Last recorded178,845 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 WEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 178,845 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 178,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 173,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 168,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2021 168,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 159,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,948 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 97,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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FM08 WEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM08 WEN, 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 FM08 WEN registered?

FM08 WEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is FM08 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 WEN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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