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MJ08 ZYU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,272 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,272 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,657 miles

light switch surround split

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb failure warning lamp on but bulbs ok

light switch surround split

service light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,704 miles

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

clutch judder

play in rear roll bar bushes

rear brakes worn

Pass 11 May 2011 33,522 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 ZYU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

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

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