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NV08 XBJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,041 mi
Last recorded164,041 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 XBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 164,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 158,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox peeling

Fail 3 Aug 2022 158,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox peeling

Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot condition borderline

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake balance n/s slow

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear box

Fail 13 Aug 2021 150,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot condition borderline

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake balance n/s slow

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 8 Aug 2020 143,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot splitting borderline

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear box

rear shockers weak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,488 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Slight imbalance in front brake application

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,917 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,155 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,031 miles

crack in n/s of the windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,757 miles

both front top strut mounts are noisey

consule bushes are split and perished

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside front tyre is low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,757 miles

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

both front top strut mounts are noisey

consule bushes are split and perished

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside front tyre is low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 53,095 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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NV08 XBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NV08 XBJ, 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 NV08 XBJ registered?

NV08 XBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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