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AM08 XRG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,539 mi
Last recorded162,539 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 162,539 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 162,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 145,601 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 138,244 miles

Backbox corroded and inner skin visable

Both front lower arm`s rear bushes cracking

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Gearbox drain bung damp

N/S/F tyre has deep cut`s in treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

O/S/F lower arm rear bush slightly soft

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Indicators starting too show white light

Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,244 miles

Backbox corroded and inner skin visable

Both front lower arm`s rear bushes cracking

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Gearbox drain bung damp

N/S/F tyre has deep cut`s in treads

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

O/S/F lower arm rear bush slightly soft

Rear Indicators starting too show white light

Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,410 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,442 miles

rear pads half worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,241 miles

N/S/F tyre side walls scrubbed

Rear tyres low

wipers starting too striek

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AM08 XRG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 XRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 XRG registered?

AM08 XRG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AM08 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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