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WX08 AFJ

2008 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,985 mi
Last recorded43,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette43,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,351 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 36,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 36,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,038 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 34,032 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,011 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 31,011 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 29,950 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete Pedal Not Returning To Up Position Without Assistance (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 26,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,726 miles

rear silencers rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

backbox corroded

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

backbox corroded

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,103 miles

offside drive shaft seal has a slight leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,132 miles

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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WX08 AFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX08 AFJ, 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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What year was WX08 AFJ registered?

WX08 AFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is WX08 AFJ safe to buy?

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