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BG08 PUU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 PUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 173,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 168,448 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 168,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 156,121 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft inner joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 156,120 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps failed on front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft inner joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 150,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 150,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 143,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 143,576 miles

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

Rear Body component likely to become detached exhaust heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 136,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 132,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,375 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,192 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,210 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,210 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 18 May 2012 51,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,689 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)

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 PUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG08 PUU, 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 BG08 PUU registered?

BG08 PUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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