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HJ08 KVV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,472 mi
Last recorded255,472 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 255,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 250,451 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 250,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 244,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 244,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 227,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 211,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 211,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2020 202,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 202,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 194,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing also clamp corroded and cracked and heat shield loose

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 186,211 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3 mm

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing also rear clamp corroded and cracked.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 186,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre 3 mm

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing also rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 174,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corrodded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,627 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,489 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,343 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,343 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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HJ08 KVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ08 KVV, 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 HJ08 KVV registered?

HJ08 KVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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