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FY08 DWM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,636 mi
Last recorded141,636 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 141,636 miles

front sub frame corroded and nearside and offside lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear shockers slight misting of oil

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges and side walls perished

oil leak on engine

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 138,887 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and side wall perished

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and side wall perished

oil leak on engine

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 May 2023 135,577 miles

Bonnet Latch Worn

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer Pipe Leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 129,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 123,409 miles

n/s/r vtyre cracking and perishing worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2020 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r vtyre cracking and perishing worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,391 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,022 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,001 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,603 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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FY08 DWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY08 DWM, 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 FY08 DWM registered?

FY08 DWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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