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WG08 EPV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,362 mi
Last recorded159,362 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,545 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 147,523 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose seat not secured fully (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery carrier not fully secured

hose on fuel filter not clipped, not leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,349 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links, upper bust boots are stating to deteriorate

Rear brake discs are starting to corrode, rear inner brake pads seem low, poor visibility to confirm

Rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

Rear shock absorber dust covers are corroding

Slight damage to jacking point on nearside floor

Slight damage to nearside front headlamp lens

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2021 146,349 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both front anti-roll bar links, upper bust boots are stating to deteriorate

Both wiper blades are deteriorated

Engine management warning lamp on (pre July 2008)

Offside rear tyre tread is getting low

Rear brake discs are starting to corrode, rear inner brake pads seem low, poor visibility to confirm

Rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

Rear shock absorber dust covers are corroding

Slight damage to jacking point on nearside floor

Slight damage to nearside front headlamp lens

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber in poor condition

Offside Front Outer Cv boot leaking grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2019 137,872 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Widescreen cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber in poor condition

Offside Front Outer Cv boot leaking grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,958 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,802 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 121,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 110,554 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 110,554 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,572 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 67,433 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,377 miles

Front and rear disc's showing signs of light corrosion

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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WG08 EPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc 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 WG08 EPV, 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 WG08 EPV registered?

WG08 EPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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