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HJ08 RSY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 90,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,534 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to tail joint broken/leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,169 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,427 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,538 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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HJ08 RSY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

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