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HG08 BJY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 93,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,424 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp/lens damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,853 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip.mounting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight damage to nearside rear lamp len

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,554 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,539 miles

Vehicle laden at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle laden at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,831 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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HG08 BJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 BJY, 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 HG08 BJY registered?

HG08 BJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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