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MT08 LGF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,205 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,335 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,120 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,771 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 43,667 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,152 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

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 LGF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGF, 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 MT08 LGF registered?

MT08 LGF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is MT08 LGF safe to buy?

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