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BK08 WJA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 47,318 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2024 46,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 46,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 45,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 45,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 44,981 miles

f/o/s floor corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 43,582 miles

f/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 May 2018 41,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 41,645 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 40,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 37,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 20,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2011 11,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 11,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BK08 WJA 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 83.3%.

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 BK08 WJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK08 WJA?

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What year was BK08 WJA registered?

BK08 WJA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BK08 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 WJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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