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WX08 ALO

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,367 mi
Last recorded16,367 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 16,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,125 miles

All tyres having flat spots due to standing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 15,125 miles

All tyres having flat spots due to standing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 15,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 14,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 14,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,484 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer corroded

Very slight flat spots on both rear tyres due to vehicle standing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 12,484 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Very slight flat spots on both rear tyres due to vehicle standing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 9,976 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

items removed from view prior to test

wipers leave a smear

Fail 27 May 2015 9,898 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 9,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 8,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,212 miles

brake pedal soft/travel.

o/s/r brake flexi hose slight twist.

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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WX08 ALO is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX08 ALO, 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.

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What year was WX08 ALO registered?

WX08 ALO is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WX08 ALO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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