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WX57 BWU

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 104,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 104,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,788 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 101,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 88,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,711 miles

Nearside Outer sill and join with floor has surface corrosion

Offside Outer lower sill and join to floor has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,401 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,274 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,661 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,307 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,860 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

footbrake travel

front no plate cracked

n/s rear brake back plate bung missing

rear bumper damaged slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

footbrake travel

front no plate cracked

n/s rear brake back plate bung missing

rear bumper damaged slightly

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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WX57 BWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX57 BWU, 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 WX57 BWU registered?

WX57 BWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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