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HF55 CAF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,733 mi
Last recorded161,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 161,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,602 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 150,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 150,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,634 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coming away but not blowing

Fail 20 Feb 2023 132,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coming away but not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing more than the other rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Castellated on inner and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 120,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing more than the other rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Castellated on inner and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,515 miles

Chip in screen in front of driver but not large enough to be considered as affecting view.

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged.

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,511 miles

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

Chip in screen in front of driver but not large enough to be considered as affecting view.

Front brakes have imbalance through range.

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,583 miles

rear tyres perished

washers weak

Fail 3 Mar 2020 113,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Light illuminated indicating a fault (7.1.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,606 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower suspension arm rear bush`s worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,606 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower suspension arm rear bush`s worn

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 91,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre starting to split inner sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,420 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,471 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,810 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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HF55 CAF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF55 CAF, 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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HF55 CAF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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