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BJ08 CAD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,302 mi
Last recorded211,302 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 211,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 211,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 209,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 207,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill body fill presant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2021 200,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 200,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 189,584 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 189,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both rear shockabsorbers are worn

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,447 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushs worn

Exhaust heat shields loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns cv boot worn

osf brake slightly siezed

Pass 20 Aug 2018 159,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 147,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,448 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 137,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks in treads

Offside Front front tyres cracks in treads

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,554 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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BJ08 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ08 CAD, 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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BJ08 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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