2008 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · FA57 BAR
2008 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 164,993 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2460cc
FA57 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 164,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FA57 BAR Mileage History
- 22/06/2023157,703 mi
- 22/06/2023157,703 mi
- 25/07/2024161,030 mi+3,327 mi
- 14/07/2025164,992 mi+3,962 mi
- 14/07/2025164,993 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA57 BAR 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 (FA57 BAR) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”.
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