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BW08 BTV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 BTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,648 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 71,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 56,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,851 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,306 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,022 miles

front inner pads very low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 37,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front inner pads very low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,157 miles

small oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 31,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

small oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 27,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner pads low

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 24,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up water (8.2.3)

front inner pads low

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

osf tyre close to limits

Fail 28 Jan 2015 18,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,034 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,034 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,052 miles

fuel pipe slighty damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 13,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BW08 BTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BW08 BTV, 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 BW08 BTV registered?

BW08 BTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is BW08 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 BTV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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