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VW08 BAY

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW08 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 34,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,951 miles

signs of steering arms rubbing chassi

Fail 28 Jul 2014 25,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,936 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertray fitted obscuring view to steering components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,825 miles

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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VW08 BAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VW08 BAY, 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 VW08 BAY registered?

VW08 BAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is VW08 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW08 BAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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