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MJ08 STX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 STX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 159,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 147,570 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 147,570 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,115 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear box exhaust slighty corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 140,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear box exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 137,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,079 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 129,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 111,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,232 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,594 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Slight front brake imbalance.

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 STX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

MJ08 STX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is MJ08 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 STX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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