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MT08 FXZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,118 mi
Last recorded211,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 211,118 miles

park brake low reading n/s/r

Fail 24 Jul 2024 211,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure middle clamps , one corroded through and the other corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake low reading n/s/r

Pass 31 May 2023 197,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 31 May 2023 197,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low PRS nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low PRS offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

Position lamp not working PRS offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 195,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 183,223 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 183,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 170,922 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 170,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 169,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 168,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,070 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 165,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressures all low (RESET)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 161,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 150,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 142,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,233 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 115,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MT08 FXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT08 FXZ, 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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MT08 FXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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