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PKE 474L

2008 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

47,197 mi
Last recorded47,197 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette43,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 474L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,197 miles

hazard switch deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2024 47,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hazard switch deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,110 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 25 Aug 2023 47,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,943 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

Fail 15 Feb 2020 46,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Headlamp patterns poor

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort

Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot leaking grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 45,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort

Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot leaking grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,297 miles

rear brake balance

right centre floor corroded

right lower ball joint leaking grease

steering idler play

Fail 7 Apr 2018 43,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake balance

right centre floor corroded

right lower ball joint leaking grease

steering idler play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,479 miles

number plate colour

right centre floor corroded

right lower ball joint leaking grease

steering idler play

Fail 4 Mar 2017 40,479 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe at carb (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering idler play

fuel pipes in poor condition

number plate colour

right centre floor corroded

right lower ball joint leaking grease

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,992 miles

drag link end slight play

front brake balance

hazard switch worn

main fuel pipe in engine bay in poor condition

number plate colour

rear lamp bulb holders corroded and worn

right centre floor corrosion

right lower ball joint boot leaking grease

steering idler play

Fail 20 Feb 2016 38,991 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with sidelight (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drag link end slight play

hazard switch worn

main fuel pipe in engine bay in poor condition

number plate colour

right centre floor corrosion

right lower ball joint boot leaking grease

steering idler play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 37,028 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake aplication uneven

Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear fog light not working.

offside wiper blade smearing.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,031 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear fog light not working.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,672 miles

NSF AND OSF BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crude horn switch repair - works ok

new master cylinder fitted - residue of brake fluid around master cylinder & servo, no leaks found + pedal maintains pressure

Fail 5 Sep 2007 19,999 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F & O/S/R tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

ignition switch insecure

imbalance on rear brakes of 28% (nearside weaker)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 19,824 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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PKE 474L is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 43,297 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKE 474L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PKE 474L is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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