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S608 PAG

1999 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

406,122 mi
Last recorded406,122 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle152,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 PAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 406,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 400,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 397,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 397,560 miles

Central Brake cable damaged wires on handbrake pull cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged increment ring on drive shaft broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up facing wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

surface rust on both sill panels, unable to break using finger and thumb pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2021 393,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 387,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 373,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 365,203 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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S608 PAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 S608 PAG, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S608 PAG registered?

S608 PAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S608 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 PAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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