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BG08 ENE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

272,374 mi
Last recorded272,374 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 272,374 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp snapped

fuel filter housing corroded and wet

Fail 24 Apr 2019 272,178 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp snapped

fuel filter housing corroded and wet

Pass 20 Apr 2018 266,217 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 266,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 261,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 251,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 229,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 187,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,048 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s sill damaged.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,860 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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BG08 ENE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG08 ENE, 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 ENE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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