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AF08 TEK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,955 mi
Last recorded128,955 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,955 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inner surface

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2025 128,955 miles

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

both front tyre treads starting to wear on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inner surface

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,198 miles

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inner surface

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,834 miles

nearside front inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inner surface

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,177 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inner surface

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,369 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside front brake disc inner surface starting to rust

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside front brake disc inner surface starting to rust

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,862 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2020 120,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2019 118,858 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear inner brake pads worn low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,600 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush slight movement

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear, check rear inner brake pads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,218 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,364 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,075 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

door mirror o/s damage but still servicable

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

door mirror o/s damage but still servicable

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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AF08 TEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF08 TEK, 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 AF08 TEK registered?

AF08 TEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AF08 TEK safe to buy?

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