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NM08 PJY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 PJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,585 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,501 miles

Engine cooling fan runs all the time.

Horn button has been moved to the side of the steering column.

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearest ()

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine cooling fan runs all the time.

Horn button has been moved to the side of the steering column.

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearest ()

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,412 miles

Engine Cooling fan running at all times

Horn button moved to side of steering colume

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Rear most seats missing at time of test.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 95,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine Cooling fan running at all times

Horn button moved to side of steering colume

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Rear most seats missing at time of test.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014
Pass 12 Dec 2013 199,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 165,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,473 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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NM08 PJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NM08 PJY, 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 NM08 PJY registered?

NM08 PJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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