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BF08 AEK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,703 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 138,701 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,784 miles

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

n/s outer cv boot split on end

o/s body damage

Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,095 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,490 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all discs rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,008 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,550 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2015 80,478 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,969 miles

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

No spare wheel

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

No spare wheel

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,798 miles

o/s pannel damage

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,646 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AEK, 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 AEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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