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ML08 EJO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,306 mi
Last recorded174,306 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 174,306 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 169,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 163,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 159,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 145,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 145,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 135,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 135,098 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (because Handbrake cable insecure) (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,901 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (because Handbrake cable insecure) (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear back doors wont open

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,716 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 119,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,893 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,069 miles

FUEL PRE HEATER UNDER FLOOR IS DAMAGED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,067 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FUEL PRE HEATER UNDER FLOOR IS DAMAGED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,665 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN O/S/F BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN

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 EJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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