MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded along weld seam
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust corroded along weld seam
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front bumper repaired with tape
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper repaired with tape
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper repaired with tape
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Bumper repaired with tape
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front bumper repaired with tape.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper repaired with tape.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Bumper repaired with tape
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Bumper repaired with tape
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay/under covers fitted
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
drivers door mirror damaged but still providing rear view
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers door mirror damaged but still providing rear view
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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WJ08 DVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WJ08 DVW, 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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WJ08 DVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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