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AV08 JPY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

247,019 mi
Last recorded247,019 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 247,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to both front wings.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 243,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 234,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 222,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 215,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 200,326 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded So Badly Corroded To The Point It Could Fracture Due To Heavy Corrosion ( Highly Recommend Replacing Soon As Possible ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 192,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 179,559 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 179,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 164,797 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

rear bump stops in poor condtion

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Mar 2016 164,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

rear bump stops in poor condtion

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Mar 2015 144,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 99,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,679 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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AV08 JPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV08 JPY, 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 AV08 JPY registered?

AV08 JPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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