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BG08 ENK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 140,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 125,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 125,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) becoming worn.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front lower arm ,rear bush becoming worn

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 116,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm ,rear bush becoming worn

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

Offside Front lower arm ,rear bush becoming worn

Offside Front top strut mount slightly worn

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

power steering pump damp/wet

Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

power steering pump damp/wet

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,554 miles

both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes slightly unbonded

both front outer c.v boots becoming perrished

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

rear brake pads low/required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight rust creep on both rear leaf spring,rear bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2019 100,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes slightly unbonded

both front outer c.v boots becoming perrished

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

rear brake pads low/required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight rust creep on both rear leaf spring,rear bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,634 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn both rear anti roll bar d bushes becoming worn

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn both rear anti roll bar d bushes becoming worn

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm, close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm on legal limit

both rear ant-roll bar D bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads very low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,577 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,648 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,083 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres are badly worn on the inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,935 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 ENK 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 ENK, 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 ENK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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