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ML08 EJA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 123,424 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin skin insecure so removed and discarded also heatshield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,168 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 123,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% operational imbalance across rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip unit (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip unit (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear wheel bearings not tested due to excessively binding brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,458 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,426 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,367 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,744 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,483 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EJA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJA, 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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ML08 EJA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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