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VE08 VAU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,185 miles

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

engine light on

secondry bonnet catch very stiff

Fail 20 Aug 2015 98,185 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine light on

secondry bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 25 Aug 2014 86,380 miles

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

both rear handbrake cables outer casings worn , suggest having this checked

handbrake release button trim missing, strongly suggest having this repaired

Fail 25 Aug 2014 86,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear handbrake cables outer casings worn , suggest having this checked

handbrake release button trim missing, strongly suggest having this repaired

secondry bonnet catch very stiff, suggest having this checked

Pass 26 Aug 2013 74,154 miles

handbrake release button broken, suggest having this repaired

Fail 26 Aug 2013 74,152 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet secondry catch very stiff , suggest having this checked

handbrake release button broken, suggest having this repaired

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,226 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,225 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

n/s/r anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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VE08 VAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE08 VAU, 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 VE08 VAU registered?

VE08 VAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is VE08 VAU safe to buy?

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