2008 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SM52 BUS
2008 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 194,932 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 194,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 BUS 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 (SM52 BUS) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 245/50 r18 104w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM52 BUS Mileage History
- 15/09/2022176,420 mi
- 26/09/2022176,472 mi+52 mi
- 12/09/2023186,830 mi+10,358 mi
- 13/09/2023186,831 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/2024194,932 mi+8,101 mi
Average of roughly 9,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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