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ML08 BJF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,250 mi
Last recorded177,250 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 BJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 177,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing, and worn smooth on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing, and worn smooth on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 177,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Drivers belt. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing, and worn smooth on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing, and worn smooth on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 177,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 170,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 167,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 167,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 160,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 160,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at its lowest poinht 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 151,870 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 151,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 149,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 149,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,768 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

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

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 140,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

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

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 130,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,020 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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ML08 BJF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML08 BJF, 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 ML08 BJF registered?

ML08 BJF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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