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VN08 ELX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,537 mi
Last recorded145,537 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front flexi damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2020 127,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front flexi damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 115,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,645 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,351 miles

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

power steering fluid level low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 55,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,474 miles

No spare wheel in tray and tray itself not properly bolted up.

O/s door mirror incomplete.

O/s/f and n/s/r tyres both heavily worn on inner edges.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

No spare wheel in tray and tray itself not properly bolted up.

O/s door mirror incomplete.

O/s/f and n/s/r tyres both heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,613 miles

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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VN08 ELX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN08 ELX, 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 VN08 ELX registered?

VN08 ELX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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