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BG08 PVA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,573 mi
Last recorded166,573 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 166,573 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 160,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 150,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 May 2020 150,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel on parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable not attached to rear caliper (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear indicators showing white (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,135 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread/sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,885 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,782 miles

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

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 PVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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