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MJ05 DEB

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,637 mi
Last recorded111,637 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 111,637 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre is marked with correct fitment information, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,306 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre is marked with correct fitment information, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,658 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyres are marked with correct fitment information on the sidewall, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,428 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Offside Front Asymmetric tyres are marked with correct fitment information on the sidewall, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

Rear Asymmetric tyres are marked with correct fitment information on the sidewall, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,540 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,061 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,505 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,950 miles

Engine bay and lower covers fitted.

Power steering drive belt deterioration

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,269 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Power steering pump drive system belt deterioration

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,387 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

windscreen chip outside n/s swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,207 miles

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted

windscreen chip in area "c"

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted

windscreen chip in area "c"

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,251 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ05 DEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ05 DEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 DEB registered?

MJ05 DEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is MJ05 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 DEB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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