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J88 SKT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests47 (35 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate74.5%

Mileage

133,950 mi
Last recorded133,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

35 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 133,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 133,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2026 179,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 176,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 119,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 174,615 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 174,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,095 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 117,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 159,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 114,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 2.50mm left And Also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 145,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,810 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,412 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 136,433 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 132,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight perishing o/s front lower arm bush

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,251 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight perishing o/s front lower arm bush

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

noted that brake pedal feels very firm but has servo assistance

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

noted that brake pedal feels very firm but has servo assistance

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,703 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,745 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush slight play

both front tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front lower arm front bush slight play

both front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Tyre Perished On Outer Edge

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

O/S/F Tyre Perished On Outer Edge And Has Cut On Outer Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,156 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,571 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,575 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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J88 SKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.5%.

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 J88 SKT, 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 J88 SKT registered?

J88 SKT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is J88 SKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 SKT shows 47 tests with a 74.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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