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BF08 AAE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

255,866 mi
Last recorded255,866 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 255,866 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2023 245,544 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Offside mirror glass damaged

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 236,437 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 236,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 227,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 227,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread (195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both nearside and offside - pipe split on offside (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 222,398 miles

leak of combustion gases back of engine

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 219,438 miles

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

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)

oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 217,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 196,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 196,860 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 166,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 166,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 147,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,252 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)

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

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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BF08 AAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF08 AAE, 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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BF08 AAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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