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J24 FAA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

243,454 mi
Last recorded243,454 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 243,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 235,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 226,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 217,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 207,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 207,121 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 202,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 195,399 miles

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

advise rear tyres out off shape

oil level low

rear shockers worn

Fail 16 Sep 2019 195,117 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

advise rear tyres out off shape

oil level low

rear shockers worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 185,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 177,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 155,611 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 127,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,724 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)

Pass 16 May 2014 104,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,832 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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J24 FAA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J24 FAA, 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 J24 FAA registered?

J24 FAA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is J24 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 FAA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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