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BN08 WXS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 164,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ,requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 157,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

rear wheel arch linings

Fail 25 Mar 2025 157,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

rear wheel arch linings

Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 153,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 147,737 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity boot getting perished

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Rear Seat belts not tested due to seats being full of tools at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2023 147,737 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity boot getting perished

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Rear Seat belts not tested due to seats being full of tools at time of test

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 136,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,200 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,216 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,216 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,150 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,358 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,671 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,665 miles

slight damage to fuel cooler at front floor

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,718 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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BN08 WXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 WXS, 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 BN08 WXS registered?

BN08 WXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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