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FV08 KXJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,174 mi
Last recorded162,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 162,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,900 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 155,889 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2023 147,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Roll link d-bush has play

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

Offside Rear Roll link d-bush has play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 146,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Roll link d-bush has play

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

Offside Rear Roll link d-bush has play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 136,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,495 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,871 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,942 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 60,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side sill damaged .

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,273 miles

n/side sill damaged .

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,797 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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FV08 KXJ 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 76.2%.

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 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 FV08 KXJ, 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 FV08 KXJ registered?

FV08 KXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FV08 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 KXJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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