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NC08 OSR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,368 mi
Last recorded231,368 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 231,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 226,072 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2020 217,580 miles

Both rear shocks weak in operation

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed and weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 217,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear shocks weak in operation

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed and weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 210,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 202,202 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 202,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Limit of 0.70 Actual reading after two tests 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 192,385 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 176,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 157,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 142,979 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 142,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 93,159 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 93,159 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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NC08 OSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc 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 NC08 OSR, 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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NC08 OSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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