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JW08 DEY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,708 mi
Last recorded284,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW08 DEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 284,708 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2026 284,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2025 271,642 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2024 260,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge. cracked/perished. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2023 257,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 257,971 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 255,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 254,064 miles

Body and paint work damage

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 247,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 247,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 237,447 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 232,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 216,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x small chips and 1 x very large chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 199,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 199,121 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,680 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges 3mm

Both rear tyres perished

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2014 149,037 miles

stone chips in windscreen,both front lower arm rear bushes worn & slight play,both rear anti-roll bar inner bushes worn & slight movement

Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,568 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Perish

Front Number Plate Cracked

Slight Play In Offside Rear Anti Roll Bar 'D' Bush

Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JW08 DEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JW08 DEY, 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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JW08 DEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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