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HJ08 ODW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,104 mi
Last recorded122,104 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ODW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 122,104 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 122,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 108,881 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,963 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,732 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,575 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,575 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust poor not blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front seat belt frayed

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight damage to fuel cooler

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front seat belt frayed

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight damage to fuel cooler

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,491 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)

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 ODW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

HJ08 ODW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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