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BF08 AJV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 162,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,190 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 129,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bonnet catch stiff

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

whooshing noise from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,999 miles

Advise - front and rear brake discs corodded

Advise - front wiper blades smear slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,660 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 55,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 AJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 AJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 AJV registered?

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

Is BF08 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 AJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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