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J8 DFY

2020 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,055 mi
Last recorded44,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Caddy46,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,055 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 44,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 31,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil level on minimum, svc indicator on dash

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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J8 DFY is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 46,398 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 J8 DFY, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 DFY registered?

J8 DFY is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 2020.

Is J8 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 DFY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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