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EX08 DSO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,041 mi
Last recorded162,041 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 162,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,950 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,019 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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EX08 DSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX08 DSO, 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 EX08 DSO registered?

EX08 DSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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