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BN08 WXR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

255,640 mi
Last recorded255,640 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 255,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 238,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 238,863 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2020 223,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2020 223,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected high level (lens missing,repaired with tape) (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 215,004 miles

Offside Front door mirror temp repair

Pass 12 Apr 2018 204,088 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged nearside

Fail 6 Apr 2018 204,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking top of engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

windscreen damaged nearside

Pass 4 Apr 2017 181,545 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 146,867 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 146,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,869 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,290 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,466 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BN08 WXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN08 WXR, 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 BN08 WXR registered?

BN08 WXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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