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BD08 URB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,332 mi
Last recorded164,332 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 URB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 164,332 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 164,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 160,933 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 160,933 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 144,356 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 144,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,766 miles

nail in the o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind to the o/s/r brake - some brake noise/roughness when rotated

some movement in both front bottom arm rear bushes

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 135,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in the o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind to the o/s/r brake - some brake noise/roughness when rotated

some movement in both front bottom arm rear bushes

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,049 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

some corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and has a nail in it.

some corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 May 2012 64,040 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly insecure

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,318 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BD08 URB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD08 URB, 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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BD08 URB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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