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VK08 EOA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,897 mi
Last recorded204,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 EOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 204,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 204,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 197,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

light switch faulty/insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2021 197,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.70,averaged 2.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split @ shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose/missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached already detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front + rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet safety catch seized

light switch faulty/insecure

management light on

brake vacuum assistance fault

Pass 8 Sep 2020 186,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 186,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 177,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing inner and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight pershing cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four front and back crosion to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 177,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing inner and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight pershing cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four front and back crosion to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,646 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipper blade detreted (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated min travel left just pass the park break 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks absorbers slight cororred (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,695 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,246 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seizing (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2016 141,243 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seizing (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2015 120,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

running rough

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,386 miles

advise damp around fuel filter housing but no leak seen at time of test

advise exhaust system noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,581 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,581 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cut in aibag cover on steering wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VK08 EOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK08 EOA, 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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VK08 EOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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