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WV08 EWL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,872 mi
Last recorded186,872 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 186,872 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 184,468 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 179,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 172,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 164,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 164,725 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 140,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bar rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bar rubber (2.4.G.2)

hand brake requires attention o/s/r, giving low effort

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 105,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 105,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,987 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 377,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 377,878 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 63,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV08 EWL 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 WV08 EWL, 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 WV08 EWL registered?

WV08 EWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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