MOT Status
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168,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake readings fluctuating
Offside rear 205/55 x 16 tyre worn/perished outer edge
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on edges approx 3mm, perished on shoulders, approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.70, actual recorded 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on edges approx 3mm, perished on shoulders, approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside are worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
205/55r16
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and side walls perished strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
205/55r16
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and side walls perished strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing thin and on wear bars
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing thin and on wear bars
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL08 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL08 FBN, 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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GL08 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2008.
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