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BF08 BWE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,075 mi
Last recorded174,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside tyre wall has cut not deep enough to reach ply at time of mot. change ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded part casing missing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 165,202 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 165,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 157,834 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 139,761 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre has 2.2-3.2mm tread.

Offside front tyre has 2-3mm tread.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 139,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center row (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre has 2.2-3.2mm tread.

Offside front tyre has 2-3mm tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,212 miles

exhaust system corroded

off side (centre row) belt mechanism slightly stiff/sticky to operate

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 108,231 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,474 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer rotten but not yet leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all side and rear windows tinted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 51,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,864 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,008 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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BF08 BWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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