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MJ08 SRV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,804 mi
Last recorded147,804 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 147,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 141,656 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

number plate lights are dim

Fail 19 Mar 2022 74,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when raised (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

number plate lights are dim

Pass 26 Mar 2021 135,188 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2021 135,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 126,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 120,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,842 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,842 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,738 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 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

MJ08 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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