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ML08 HBX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,200 mi
Last recorded133,200 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge "replacement advised" (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator slightly insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,231 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r body damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2023 132,231 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r body damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/r body damage

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 127,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 121,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

gearbox knocking

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

gearbox knocking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,877 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking on wall

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,877 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking on wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,101 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 HBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ML08 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

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

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