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MJ08 AXV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 AXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,888 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 87,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 87,265 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,232 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer tyre walls

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,767 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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MJ08 AXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ08 AXV, 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 MJ08 AXV registered?

MJ08 AXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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