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BIG 47

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,127 mi
Last recorded46,127 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 47
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,587 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Fuel cooler loose.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,372 miles

all brake discs corroded

fuel cooler loose

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,698 miles

Fuel system component slightly loose

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,548 miles

Rear exhaust coroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,548 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust coroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light cracks

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,168 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has light cracks

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,397 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cracks in treads of offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cracks in treads of offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,787 miles

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,844 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 19,703 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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BIG 47 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 47, 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 BIG 47 registered?

BIG 47 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is BIG 47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 47 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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