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MF08 TJX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,779 mi
Last recorded160,779 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 TJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 160,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,696 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked at botton outside weaped area

Fail 16 Feb 2017 146,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,563 miles

rear pads low, o/s/f tyre worn edges,

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,906 miles

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

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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MF08 TJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF08 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF08 TJX?

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What year was MF08 TJX registered?

MF08 TJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MF08 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 TJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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