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CV08 MBY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,192 mi
Last recorded206,192 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 206,192 miles

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

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components and front arms

Fail 20 Nov 2025 206,191 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components and front arms

Pass 21 Oct 2024 204,883 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 204,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 200,878 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 200,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 197,470 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 197,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 193,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 184,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend discs/pads 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 177,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 177,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 168,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 168,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 162,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace 3-4000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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CV08 MBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV08 MBY, 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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CV08 MBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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