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HJ08 XZD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 57,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 57,155 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,138 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,991 miles

All brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2020 23,991 miles

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

All brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 23,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,952 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,936 miles

Exhaust clamps cracked.

Front tyres starting to perish.

Front wiperblades slightly juddering on windscreen.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,435 miles

Exhaust clamp broken/cracked.

Front tyres slightly perished.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 16,435 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Both front tyres + o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Centre rear upper stop lamp lense missing/broken.

Exhaust clamp broken/cracked.

O/S/R tyre worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,502 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked.

N/S/F + O/S/R tyres slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,591 miles

Nearside 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 XZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 XZD registered?

HJ08 XZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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