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J900 ELN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,663 mi
Last recorded186,663 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 ELN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 186,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s + O/s Head Lights

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 179,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

Pass 4 May 2018 165,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,482 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 151,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,211 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,704 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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J900 ELN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J900 ELN, 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 J900 ELN registered?

J900 ELN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is J900 ELN safe to buy?

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