MOT Status
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175,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (bush only) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside sliding door does not close properly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside sliding door does not close properly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside windscreen wiper blade split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre tread depth low and side wall slightly perrished
offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushed slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre tread depth low and side wall slightly perrished
offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushed slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 LVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LVF, 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 VK08 LVF registered?
VK08 LVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 2008.
Is VK08 LVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK08 LVF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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