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8420 IL

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8420 IL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 90,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,683 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot slightly split

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 41,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 33,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 24,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,230 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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8420 IL is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 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 8420 IL, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8420 IL registered?

8420 IL is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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