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S444 GLN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,358 mi
Last recorded177,358 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 GLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 177,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 177,356 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted catching (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,952 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2022 170,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2021 160,199 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 160,198 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,225 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 147,224 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,311 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases need back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may need pump (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 126,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

battery zip tied down

Fail 22 Jul 2017 111,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

battery zip tied down

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,729 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,416 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slight pitting

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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S444 GLN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S444 GLN, 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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S444 GLN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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