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KY08 JHZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,721 mi
Last recorded199,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 199,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 198,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 198,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 198,070 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 194,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 190,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 181,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 181,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 181,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower body panel sill damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2018 176,285 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 176,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft gator split

Pass 21 Aug 2017 164,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 164,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,875 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,014 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,875 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,855 miles

Advise rear brake discs look corroded through wheels

Advise small cuts to tread offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,855 miles

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

Advise rear brake discs look corroded through wheels

Advise small cuts to tread offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,488 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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KY08 JHZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KY08 JHZ, 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 KY08 JHZ registered?

KY08 JHZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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