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BT08 WPL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 167,347 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 165,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 172,866 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 172,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 168,079 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2018 168,055 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 161,949 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2017 161,949 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 137,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,965 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges .

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,032 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

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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BT08 WPL 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 BT08 WPL, 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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BT08 WPL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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