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JC08 OCT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC08 OCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 121,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 120,115 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,069 miles

Nearside 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 Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,925 miles

Nearside 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged NSF and OSR valve stem rubber slightly perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded at ferrule, not restricting movement of inner cable through sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 114,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel insecure Door trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing rubber (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded at ferrule, not restricting movement of inner cable through sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing rubber (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 109,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow from rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Door drops on a hinge, does not stop the door from closing securely

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

Offside Sun visor dropped but does not reduce driver's view of the road

Windscreen washers supply sufficient fluid, but barely

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,068 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake lever not returning fully (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,443 miles

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

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

Water ingress into both front h/lamps

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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JC08 OCT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc 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 JC08 OCT, 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 JC08 OCT registered?

JC08 OCT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is JC08 OCT safe to buy?

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