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BN08 ZNJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,309 mi
Last recorded137,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 137,309 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 137,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock units dampening also reduced (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock units dampening also reduced (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 131,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 131,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE BROKEN (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 124,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,437 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 117,425 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 112,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,669 miles

Exhaust slight blow

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,188 miles

nsr tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are expposed.

nsr tyre is slightly out of shape

osr tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are expposed.

osr tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,422 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,517 miles

front discs corroded

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 ZNJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZNJ, 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

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What year was BN08 ZNJ registered?

BN08 ZNJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 ZNJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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