MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,299 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
corrosion rear exhaust
both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside temporary repair noted to mirror
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres perished and splitting
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush along axle beam (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush along axle beam (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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MK08 VYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MK08 VYJ, 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 MK08 VYJ registered?
MK08 VYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is MK08 VYJ safe to buy?
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