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BK08 WJL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

265,477 mi
Last recorded265,477 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 265,477 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 262,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 259,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 256,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 251,717 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 239,066 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 238,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top hat bearing rough

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 211,779 miles

All brake discs wear lipped

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated but not blowing

Front lower arm rear bushes cracking

O/side rear shock absorber lower bush splitting

Play in rear anti rollbar D bushes

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2018 192,767 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorate

Rear roll bar `D` bushes worn

Front Lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2017 165,693 miles

EML on

Front Both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 138,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel loose in under carriage

Fail 26 May 2016 138,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel loose in under carriage

Pass 29 May 2015 113,718 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to limit

Nearside front lower arm rear bush just starting to split

Rear exhaust box started to deteriorate

Wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,771 miles

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 May 2014 93,077 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,345 miles

Rear exhaust box started to deteriorate

Small chip in offside screen

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,838 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2011 41,695 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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BK08 WJL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc 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 WJL, 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 BK08 WJL registered?

BK08 WJL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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