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BP08 FYH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,913 mi
Last recorded191,913 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 191,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 184,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 175,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 175,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 164,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on edges still legal

Pass 14 Aug 2017 150,451 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 150,052 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 138,583 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket is broken

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 138,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust bracket is broken

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,411 miles

exhaust bracket is broken

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer edges

offside rear tyre is perished

outer back box skin is corroded

rear antiroll bar d bushes have movement in them

Fail 4 Aug 2015 127,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket is broken

nearside front tyre is bold on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

offside rear tyre is perished

outer back box skin is corroded

rear antiroll bar d bushes have movement in

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 115,576 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,905 miles

Babyseat fitted nearside front

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,933 miles

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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BP08 FYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP08 FYH, 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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BP08 FYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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