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BJ08 SSO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,590 mi
Last recorded230,590 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 230,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 230,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 215,231 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshields loose

engine coolant low

Pass 14 Nov 2022 207,869 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 207,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 199,781 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 199,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 189,006 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 189,006 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 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 22 Nov 2019 178,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 162,482 miles

both outer driveshaft boots deteriorating and leaking grease

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2017 148,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,642 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit and worn on in side edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,835 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 SSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

BJ08 SSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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