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BJ08 SRY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,550 mi
Last recorded168,550 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 168,550 miles

vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 1 Sep 2025 168,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension lowered

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

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

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2025 168,550 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front suspension lowered

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

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

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2024 163,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 154,257 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust clamp above axle split but secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,959 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,634 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 132,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,327 miles

Registration plates have raised lettering

Fail 22 Sep 2015 100,326 miles

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

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

Registration plates have raised lettering

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,229 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,576 miles

osf tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,002 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 SRY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

BJ08 SRY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is BJ08 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 SRY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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