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GVO 460J

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,803 mi
Last recorded27,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 460J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 27,803 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 27,621 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,056 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 26,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2013 204,417 miles

wax oiled under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,450 miles

heavily wax oiled underside vehicle

Pass 9 May 2011 19,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 19,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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GVO 460J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVO 460J, 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 GVO 460J registered?

GVO 460J is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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