2008 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · AK08 SJR
2008 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 177,137 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AK08 SJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 177,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK08 SJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle (AK08 SJR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AK08 SJR Mileage History
- 06/08/2024163,435 mi
- 05/08/2025172,549 mi+9,114 mi
- 08/08/2025172,554 mi+5 mi
- 05/08/2026177,130 mi+4,576 mi
- 06/08/2026177,137 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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