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M18 COW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 COW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 82,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 73,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively touching brake pip flexi (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

both rear wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,863 miles

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

Offside mirror glass broken

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,743 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [old] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 53,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [old] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear[30%] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 49,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear[30%] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,889 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,889 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safty catch (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever doesnt return to stop

Nearside Rear shocker casing starting to corrode

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,438 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever doesnt return to stop

Nearside Rear shocker casing starting to corrode

Offside Front Mirror body cracked

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

o/s mirror broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,901 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,901 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,162 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,650 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M18 COW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M18 COW, 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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M18 COW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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