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ML08 EJE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,663 mi
Last recorded166,663 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 166,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 166,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 162,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 162,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 143,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 143,353 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 136,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 127,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,947 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,721 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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ML08 EJE 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 73.3%.

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 ML08 EJE, 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 ML08 EJE registered?

ML08 EJE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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