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MJ08 DHD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 129,340 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 117,745 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 111,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2021 111,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 108,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,842 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,061 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,012 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 DHD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

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

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