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AU08 ZHY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,789 mi
Last recorded230,789 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 230,789 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack + stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 230,788 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration emissions just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack + stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 226,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 222,939 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 215,889 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 201,559 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 185,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 162,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,659 miles

FRont wipers starting to smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AU08 ZHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU08 ZHY, 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 AU08 ZHY registered?

AU08 ZHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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