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BJ08 SSX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,136 mi
Last recorded158,136 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 158,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 148,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,850 miles

minor stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2023 140,919 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 140,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 130,932 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2022 130,932 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2021 118,568 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2020 107,808 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN & DISCS CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,557 miles

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

borh front tyres worn in the centre part of tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,257 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 SSX 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 88.9%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 SSX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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