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MJ08 AXN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,053 mi
Last recorded140,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 AXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 140,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,452 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,643 miles

BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS IN POOR CONDITION BUT NOT LEAKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,148 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear shocks worn but not leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear shocks worn but not leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 98,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,361 miles

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

Offside 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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MJ08 AXN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ08 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 AXN registered?

MJ08 AXN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 AXN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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