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HJ08 WDX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,710 mi
Last recorded187,710 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 WDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 187,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 173,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,596 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 136,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 118,892 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 118,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,790 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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 68,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

HJ08 WDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HJ08 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 WDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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