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FR54 SRR

2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle97,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR54 SRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 74,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,174 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 56,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,540 miles

both rear tyres perishing adn wearing inner and outer edges

bpoth front tyres slight wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,263 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking and close to showing chords.

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking and close to showing chords.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,364 miles

OSR tyre is slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,074 miles

Controls adapted for disabled use.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,745 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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FR54 SRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FR54 SRR, 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 FR54 SRR registered?

FR54 SRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is FR54 SRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR54 SRR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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