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ML08 EJC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,887 mi
Last recorded188,887 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 188,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged / loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 188,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose mounting damaged and rubbing on shock / tyre (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged / loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 183,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers door hinge slight play

drivers outer door handle insecure

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside sill damage

offside sill damage

rear x member corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 183,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

rear chassis to x member corroded

silencer corroded

wiring insecure under sump

Pass 19 Jul 2021 172,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

o/s rear tyre deteriated /cracking in tread

rear exhaust clamp deteriated /corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 172,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

o/s rear tyre deteriated /cracking in tread

rear exhaust clamp deteriated /corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 168,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 158,023 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 114,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2013 100,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,623 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SOFTERN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,882 miles

Nearside 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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ML08 EJC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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