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BG08 EKT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,035 mi
Last recorded228,035 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 228,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 228,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 225,517 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 225,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 222,708 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases from turbo / manifold area . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slightly damaged due to rubbing on leaf spring . (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 222,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cable rubbing against leaf spring - restricting operation - needs repositioned . (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe to tailpipe joint has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases from turbo / manifold area . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slightly damaged due to rubbing on leaf spring . (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 219,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Lower rear bumper marker lamp inoperative .

Fail 26 May 2023 219,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower rear bumper marker lamp inoperative .

Pass 28 Apr 2022 212,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint slight wear . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 212,402 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of gases from manifold / front exhaust area . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area leaking fuel . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc pitted corroded and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure and not shielding fuel tank from exhaust . (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour lamp orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint slight wear . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour lamp orange . (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 cracking / perishing along tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 207,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 207,641 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 200,960 miles

Advise power steering fluid level low .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5 mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 200,959 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))

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Advise power steering fluid level low .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 on 2.5 mm and edges worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure at rear.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 189,357 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 189,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 176,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 165,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 156,046 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,826 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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BG08 EKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG08 EKT, 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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BG08 EKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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