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BF08 CAV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,113 mi
Last recorded161,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 CAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 161,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 153,582 miles

Nearside Outer "C" Pillar has filler cracked and large piece missing,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 147,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 147,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,203 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 146,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,519 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2022 144,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 15 Sep 2021 135,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper pinhole in a/roll bar linkage dust cover

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

bonnet safety catch stuck open

Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,916 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction solar panel (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster just spinning (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off under the bonnet hinge (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper pinhole in a/roll bar linkage dust cover

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

bonnet safety catch stuck open

Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 117,391 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,400 miles

Rear shock slightly weakened/ soft bounce affect.

Registration plates starting to perish.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,140 miles

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have cuts in the tread (no cords seen.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 91,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have cuts in the tread (no cords seen.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 70,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2011 54,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking of the inner wall.

Nearside rear hand brake cable outer protective cover split but not affecting the operation of the system

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,560 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking of the inner wall.

Nearside rear hand brake cable outer protective cover split but not affecting the operation of the system

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

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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BF08 CAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF08 CAV, 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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BF08 CAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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