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BF08 BZW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,459 mi
Last recorded146,459 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 146,459 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 145,465 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded at top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded at top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2022 127,697 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,519 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 120,412 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 111,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 111,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

exhaust system including mountings corroded

surface rust underbody

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,841 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,560 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BUT NO LEAKS

REAR SUPPORT BRACKET SPLIT BUT WELL SUPPORTED

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,387 miles

exhaust system is corroded and also has a corroded bracket

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,132 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust counter balance weight underside fixing bolts advance corrosion,

Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,239 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,519 miles

rear exhaust damper broken

rear silenser corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,981 miles

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 BZW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZW, 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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What year was BF08 BZW registered?

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

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