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DJ06 PER

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,984 mi
Last recorded117,984 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ06 PER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,984 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear floors and chassis rails

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,490 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 97,490 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,393 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,494 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,555 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,764 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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DJ06 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DJ06 PER, 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 DJ06 PER registered?

DJ06 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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