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BJ08 SRO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,967 mi
Last recorded174,967 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 174,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 174,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 166,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly worn on edges and starting ro perish

Fail 24 Sep 2024 166,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly worn on edges and starting ro perish

Pass 13 Sep 2023 158,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 158,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,652 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,897 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated/ corroded/rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2020 152,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated/ corroded/rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 147,678 miles

Nearside 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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 143,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 143,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,926 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,604 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 SRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 SRO, 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 BJ08 SRO registered?

BJ08 SRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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