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MJ08 ZYS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,398 mi
Last recorded174,398 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 174,398 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,929 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 133,477 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,593 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,029 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front arm rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

front hubs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,407 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,834 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,545 miles

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

brake replacement recommended 6000 miles.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,780 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s mirror glass cracked

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 ZYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MJ08 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

MJ08 ZYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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