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KC07 REN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,715 mi
Last recorded196,715 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 REN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 196,715 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail n-s front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

n-s cv gaiter slight leak of greece

rear axle corroded

smoke test not carried out. due to thick blue smoke from exhaust

some free play in n-s front suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2023 196,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail n-s front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

n-s cv gaiter slight leak of greece

rear axle corroded

smoke test not carried out. due to thick blue smoke from exhaust

some free play in n-s front suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2022 193,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 193,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 189,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 189,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 183,403 miles

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

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

parking brake button covering missing

Pass 10 Jul 2019 177,313 miles

hand brake nob

n/s/f mirror damaged

o/s rear seat removed

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2018 169,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 169,630 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 162,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 162,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive 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 11 Jul 2016 154,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 139,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,646 miles

front and rear brake discs in rusty condition

very bad oil leak

exhaust bracket hanging off

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,056 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,056 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level low

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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KC07 REN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KC07 REN, 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 KC07 REN registered?

KC07 REN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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