MOT Status
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113,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded and rear bushes worn but not excessive
Emissions not tested due to middle section not being connected to rear silencer due to corrosion (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of middle section corroded and snapped off of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded and rear bushes worn but not excessive
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear exhaust box corroded
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08 BJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SL08 BJU, 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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SL08 BJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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