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KJ08 JWM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,860 mi
Last recorded273,860 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 273,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage minor leakage on front subframe advise, (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 273,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage minor leakage on front subframe advise, (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 267,143 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leakage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in osf steering rack bush,

Fail 14 Oct 2024 267,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leakage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight play in osf steering rack bush,

Pass 25 Oct 2023 259,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops deteriated advise,

Fail 25 Oct 2023 259,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops deteriated advise,

Pass 24 Oct 2022 253,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 253,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 247,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 231,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 220,806 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 220,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 203,170 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 187,267 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone inner mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 173,808 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 160,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,281 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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KJ08 JWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ08 JWM, 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 KJ08 JWM registered?

KJ08 JWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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