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YX08 FKN

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,781 mi
Last recorded150,781 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 150,781 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 150,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 149,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 149,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 148,197 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin breaking away

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear axle 3 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Middle and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,443 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear tyre under inflated

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 142,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,868 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,212 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 118,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,832 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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YX08 FKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX08 FKN, 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 YX08 FKN registered?

YX08 FKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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