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V16 MAV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,535 mi
Last recorded148,535 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 MAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,535 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 148,514 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 141,604 miles

Front wheels protruding tyres

Rear wheels protruding tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2023 127,118 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 127,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 97,043 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,792 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,655 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,858 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V16 MAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V16 MAV, 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 V16 MAV registered?

V16 MAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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