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HG08 PHU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,012 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections slight blow / joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 44,012 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections slight blow / joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's have outer corrosion band around surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Centre and rear exhaust corroded at joints and minor blowing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,782 miles

Front Windscreen washers weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded middle and rear and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow at middle and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,398 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted , covering testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 33,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,815 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,257 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,322 miles

Front exhaust mounting's broken but not insecure

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 15,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting's broken but not insecure

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,177 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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HG08 PHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

HG08 PHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is HG08 PHU safe to buy?

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