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AP08 HTA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,513 mi
Last recorded218,513 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 218,513 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2020 218,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2019 216,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 204,861 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2018 204,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2017 193,486 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 193,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 174,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip on front left of screen, outside zone A

Fail 11 Dec 2014 153,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 153,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 128,808 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,583 miles

N/S door mirror damaged.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,583 miles

N/S door mirror damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HTA, 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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AP08 HTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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