MOT Status
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228,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases from turbo / manifold area . (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slightly damaged due to rubbing on leaf spring . (1.1.15 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split and perished . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split extensively. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cable rubbing against leaf spring - restricting operation - needs repositioned . (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe to tailpipe joint has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases from turbo / manifold area . (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slightly damaged due to rubbing on leaf spring . (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly cracked and perished.
Offside Rear Lower rear bumper marker lamp inoperative .
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly cracked and perished.
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower rear bumper marker lamp inoperative .
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint slight wear . (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of gases from manifold / front exhaust area . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area leaking fuel . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc pitted corroded and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure and not shielding fuel tank from exhaust . (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour lamp orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint slight wear . (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour lamp orange . (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise power steering fluid level low .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5 mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure at rear.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise power steering fluid level low .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5 mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure at rear.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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BG08 EKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BG08 EKT, 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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BG08 EKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.
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