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VA08 MXU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,680 mi
Last recorded244,680 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 244,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 240,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 238,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 228,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 219,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 211,617 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 211,617 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 187,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 187,097 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 167,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,043 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 130,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

gear box noisey

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,807 miles

near side rear tyre wsorn on inner edge

oil leak from sump nut washer

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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VA08 MXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA08 MXU, 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 VA08 MXU registered?

VA08 MXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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