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AP08 HCV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,628 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 143,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,153 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 106,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 101,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 101,359 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 5 Feb 2014 73,015 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake discs worn/rusting

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake discs worn/rusting

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 69,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,234 miles

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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AP08 HCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 HCV, 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 AP08 HCV registered?

AP08 HCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AP08 HCV safe to buy?

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