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C12 WAX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

193,647 mi
Last recorded193,647 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 WAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 193,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 193,647 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rear indicators faded to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 186,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 179,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 171,258 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 163,231 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,688 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2017 115,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,981 miles

Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3 :1 (drivers view)

Incorrect tyres fitted on wheels

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Wear lip on front discs

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,018 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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C12 WAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C12 WAX, 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 C12 WAX registered?

C12 WAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is C12 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 WAX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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