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M8 CBO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Foot brake slight reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 107,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 50,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,669 miles

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

ns slight corrosion around gromit floor

various corrosion holes both sides rear inner ache areas outside of 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,975 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,022 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,021 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front yokes twisted

Fail 30 Jan 2015 44,279 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front yokes twisted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 22,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

hand grips have muff cover over grips, levers & master cylinders. Unable to inspect these items due to covers hidding items.

Pass 2 May 2013 76,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 6,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,352 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 6,352 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,154 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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M8 CBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M8 CBO, 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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M8 CBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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