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BT08 DEC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 140,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 120,373 miles

Engine intake pipe insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 120,361 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Armrest bracket restricting parking brake lever movement/travel (1.1.15 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear - incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Engine intake pipe insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 94,432 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,980 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,394 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,689 miles

1) Front tyres close to wear limit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT08 DEC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT08 DEC, 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 BT08 DEC registered?

BT08 DEC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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