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BL08 PZY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281,649 mi
Last recorded281,649 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 281,649 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2020 259,333 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2020 259,164 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 233,494 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light len's damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking . void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2019 233,494 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light len's damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking . void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 199,787 miles

Nearside Rear light len's damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

damaged windscreen [not in driver's view]

Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve unit (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silcener (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 165,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silcener (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2014 160,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 160,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 147,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 147,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,538 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,437 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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BL08 PZY 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 62.5%.

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 BL08 PZY, 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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BL08 PZY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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