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PE08 XFW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,397 mi
Last recorded171,397 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 171,397 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 171,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,860 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 153,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,606 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 115,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,860 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 109,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,104 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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PE08 XFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE08 XFW, 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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PE08 XFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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