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B21 JOR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,605 mi
Last recorded224,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 224,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 221,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 217,322 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 210,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 205,718 miles

suspension arm rear bushes tearing o/s and n/s

Fail 14 Dec 2021 205,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))

suspension arm rear bushes tearing o/s and n/s

Pass 30 Nov 2020 203,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 197,647 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 175,949 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 175,949 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 170,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 170,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 121,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 101,455 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 101,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 81,182 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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B21 JOR 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 72.2%.

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 B21 JOR, 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 B21 JOR registered?

B21 JOR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is B21 JOR safe to buy?

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