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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and Rear Exhaust box's Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wing arch corroded.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front EGR/TURBO LEAK
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front EGR/TURBO LEAK
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated Front To Rear
Front EGR LEAK
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated Front To Rear
Front EGR LEAK
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
EGR LEAK
Front outer wheel arches corroded both sides
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
egr leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
egr leak
handbrake close to max travel
Central exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear surface corrosion under vehicle in various places
egr leak
slight corrosion both rear leaf springs
Central exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight blow from egr/cooler area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight blow from egr/cooler area
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight exhaust leak at turbo actuator
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight exhaust leak at turbo actuator
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front and o/s rear tyresa worn on edges
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front and o/s rear tyresa worn on edges
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B8 WGJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 B8 WGJ, 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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B8 WGJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 August 2008.
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