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SV08 WGX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 97,926 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 68,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,432 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,057 miles

both clamps broken at exhaust sleeve

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,379 miles

one exhaust clamp corroded thru at exhaust fitting sleeve

Fail 19 Dec 2016 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake disc heavily corroded

one exhaust clamp corroded thru at exhaust fitting sleeve

slight front brake vibration

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,412 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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SV08 WGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV08 WGX, 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 SV08 WGX registered?

SV08 WGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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