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BJ08 SRX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,781 mi
Last recorded255,781 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 255,781 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 255,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 250,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 250,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 240,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 226,040 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 226,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 210,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 197,254 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 192,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 179,802 miles

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

bulb warning light is on,but all lights are working

front brake pads are low

n/s/f outer cv gaiter is misting grease

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 155,089 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Windscreen damaged zone A.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,825 miles

Front tyres worn (3mm).

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,973 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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BJ08 SRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 SRX, 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 BJ08 SRX registered?

BJ08 SRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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