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HJ08 SSU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,257 mi
Last recorded78,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,820 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,339 miles

o/s &n/s tyre showing weare

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,094 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 SSU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

Is HJ08 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 SSU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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