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WV08 UVZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,316 mi
Last recorded290,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 290,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm rear bushes splitting away/split but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to crack in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 285,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 280,581 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near & Off Side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near & Off Side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 275,847 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 275,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 270,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's. pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 270,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 reading 1.62. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's. pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 266,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 253,891 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 253,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 242,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 228,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 201,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 160,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,232 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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WV08 UVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

WV08 UVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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