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BG08 EKU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,906 mi
Last recorded158,906 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,906 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 158,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,919 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,923 miles

Front Bonnet lock mechanism stiff

Fail 3 Feb 2020 144,920 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet lock mechanism stiff

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,548 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear shocks weak

Fail 5 Feb 2019 140,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear shocks weak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,920 miles

Nearside Front strut weeping

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroding

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 135,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front strut weeping

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroding

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,364 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,910 miles

bonnet hard to release

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,647 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,985 miles

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

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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BG08 EKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EKU, 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 BG08 EKU registered?

BG08 EKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is BG08 EKU safe to buy?

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