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BO05 TLD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,604 mi
Last recorded175,604 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 175,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 174,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 171,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,630 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield over the rear back box loose

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 18 Feb 2022 165,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield over the rear back box loose

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,412 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield over the rear back box loose

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 10 Apr 2019 149,707 miles

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

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 137,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,668 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,921 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND LIPPED, OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO 2MM, REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,605 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,605 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,236 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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BO05 TLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO05 TLD, 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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BO05 TLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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