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BT08 HCU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,604 mi
Last recorded190,604 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 190,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 180,569 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Front Inner BONNET SKIN CORRODED

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2022 179,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner bonnet skin heavily corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2022 179,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner bonnet skin heavily corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 May 2021 175,132 miles

Offside Rear silencer corroded badly

Pass 13 Jun 2020 167,271 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 167,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 161,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 148,356 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,258 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,964 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 66,832 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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BT08 HCU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCU, 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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BT08 HCU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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