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236,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 40 mm damage outside swept area upper center screen (3.2 (a) (i))
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing inner splash guard on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
air filter housing slightly insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
air filter housing slightly insecure
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Cooler and pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached Locking device bolt to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bell housing bolts missing
Engine lamp on dash
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Small Pipes blocked off
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre's worn on inner egde (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 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre's worn on inner egde (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 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres worn on the edges - o/s more so
some play in both bottom arm rear bushes
stone chip to the front windscreen
the rear number plate is deterioated
added fluid to screen washers
o/side front tyre worn low
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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BG08 YXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YXT, 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 YXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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