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167,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside low. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, but worn more and stepping badly on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear effort on application is lower on the offside for both parking and service braking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA51 TRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA51 TRA, 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 CA51 TRA registered?
CA51 TRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2008.
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