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MJ08 CAD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,394 mi
Last recorded137,394 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 133,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 130,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,433 miles

the rear silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2022 122,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has 2 small bulges in the outer sidewall and the outer sidewall has small cracks starting to form in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 119,781 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 118,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,283 miles

All four tyres are beginning to perish

Offside front tyre is in a poor condition

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,781 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAD, 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 MJ08 CAD registered?

MJ08 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is MJ08 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 CAD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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