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HD08 CZU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,476 mi
Last recorded170,476 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 CZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 170,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 166,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 162,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 157,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 157,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 151,881 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front and both sides rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

seats 'erected' for test

shields on underbody, etc, and rust proofing restrict examintion of testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,508 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view significant vertical cracks - to far side (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear outer reel seatbelt cover trims missing

clutter removed from rear and seats erected before test

shields and rustproofing on underbody restrict inspection of underbody

Pass 10 Nov 2020 148,748 miles

Front Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view significant cracking on nearside - mostly outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

shields and rust proofing on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 1 Oct 2019 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large cracks on nearside of screen mostly outside swept area* (3.2 (a) (i))

clutter removed from rear before test*

shields and rustproofing on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 1 Oct 2019 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large cracks on nearside of screen mostly outside swept area* (3.2 (a) (i))

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

clutter removed from rear before test*

shields and rustproofing on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,933 miles

clutter removed from rear of van before test*

exhaust a little noisey at front - just acceptable at time of test*

minor damage to nsf wing*

shields on underbody,etc,restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,676 miles

clutter in rear,etc, removed for test - rear seats erected then folded back down*

exhaust a little noisey at front - just acceptable at time of test*

nsf tyre worn and perished - remaining tyres becoming worn*

nsf wing damaged*

rear brake pads worn low - difficult to examine appear acceptable*

shields on underbody,etc,restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 29 Aug 2017 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

clutter in rear,etc, removed for test - rear seats erected then folded back down*

exhaust a little noisey at front - just acceptable at time of test*

nsf tyre worn and perished - remaining tyres becoming worn*

nsf wing damaged*

rear brake pads worn low - difficult to examine appear acceptable*

shields on underbody,etc,restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,415 miles

acceptable historical seepage from nsf outer cv gaiter*

clutter removed from rear prior to test*

exhaust system a little noisey at front - just acceptable at time of test*

rear seats erected for test*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,027 miles

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* acceptable seepage from nsf cv gaiter*

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,075 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front tyres fairly well worn.

os door mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,363 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* front and rear brake discs worn and heavily corroded - just acceptable* clutter removed from rear before test* nsr tyre worn* shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination*

nsf cv gaiter leaking - acceptable as ingress of water,etc, still prevented*

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 81,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HD08 CZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD08 CZU, 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 HD08 CZU registered?

HD08 CZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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